Cold Store Warehouse Manager

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

A food production facility in Gauteng is seeking a Cold Store Warehouse Manager to oversee the daily operations of the cold store warehouse. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing cold store warehouses, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include inventory management, staff training, and collaboration with other departments. Competitive salary offered, along with an opportunity for significant career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a cold store warehouse in food production.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales roles in FMCG.
• Strong inventory controls including stock takes and cycle counts.
• Forklift and other relevant certifications are advantageous.
• Familiarity with WMS and warehouse software.
• Good communication and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the cold store warehouse.
• Ensure efficient inventory management with regular stock takes.
• Implement and maintain food safety standards.
• Develop and implement warehouse policies to improve efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and monitor warehouse staff for performance and productivity.
• Monitor KPIs like inventory levels, order accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with other departments to align warehouse activities with production schedules.
• Enforce health and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Inventory management

Forklift certification

WMS / warehouse software

Communication

Problem solving

FMCG sales experience

Tools

Warehouse management software

Forklift certification

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill the role of Cold Store Warehouse Manager in their food production facility in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a cold store warehouse in the food production industry and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the cold store warehouse, including receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of products
• Ensure efficient and accurate inventory management, including regular stock takes and cycle counts
• Implement and maintain food safety standards and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations
• Develop and implement warehouse policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, ensuring high levels of performance and productivity
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including inventory levels, order accuracy, and on-time delivery
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate warehouse activities and support production schedules
• Implement and maintain health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all staff

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing a cold store warehouse in the food production industry
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with warehouse management software and systems
• Forklift and other relevant certifications are a plus
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales roles in FMCG – preferably wholesale / Distributors, and/or Foodservice
• Able to read reviews, forecast numbers, etc.

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Benefits & Contact

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.