Cold Store Operations Manager

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cold storage solutions provider is seeking a Cold Storage Operations Manager in Killarney. The ideal candidate will manage a stand-alone cold storage facility, ensuring profitability and operational excellence while leading a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include managing the budget, client relationships, and compliance with health and safety standards. A tertiary degree and a minimum of 5 years in a similar role are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Cold Store Manager.
• Extensive operational knowledge of cold chain logistics.
• Proven industry knowledge in fruit and vegetable products.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget and P&L of the facility.
• Oversee and manage adherence to cold chain standard operating protocols.
• Drive Health & Safety compliance for a safe working environment.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strong leadership

Collaboration and influencing

Stakeholder management

Customer-centric competencies

Education

Tertiary degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cold Storage Operations Manager
Location: Killarney

A well-established player in cold storage solutions for the perishables industry, with several state-of-the-art facilities, is looking for a Cold Store Manager. The group has established a worldwide reputation in the field of stevedoring, transport, warehousing and other port related activities. They are looking for a professional with a strong background in Cold Chain/Cold Storage. The successful incumbent will have full responsibility for a stand-alone cold storage facility delivering exceptional experience to their customers. They offer a unique opportunity that is certain to accelerate your career. When you join the team, you join a values-based work environment where you can shape and drive solutions and be part of building a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Profit & Loss: Manage budget and P&L of the facility.
• Manage new and existing customer base.
• Manage site performance (cost/utilization).
• Continuous improvement and successful implementation thereof.
• Ensure profitability and sustainability of the facility.

Operational Excellence

• Manage the entire operations of the cold store facility.
• Oversee and manage adherence to PPECB cold chain standard operating protocols and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive Health & Safety compliance and adherence in order to ensure a safe working environment.
• Process and cost management.
• Resources management.

People Management

• Instil a culture of high-performance whereby employee productivity and performance are enhanced within a positive, healthy, and vibrant environment.
• Oversee the implementation of training linked to cooling solutions and client.
• Ensure that staff discipline is maintained and consistently applied.

Client Management

• Build effective relationship with clients and key stakeholders to maintain and increase volumes.
• Develop and/or improve value proposition to customers.

Who are we looking for a candidate with

• Tertiary degree and minimum 5 years’ experience as Cold Store Manager.
• Extensive operational knowledge of cold chain logistics.
• Proven industry knowledge in fruit and vegetable products.
• Financial acumen.
• Strong leadership and proven ability to manage and develop staff at all levels.
• Collaboration and influencing skills.
• Stakeholder management and customer-centric competencies.