Durban Cold Chain Warehouse Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Ops

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 246,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Medical aid contribution and pension

Specialized training in cold chain

Stable Durban role with reputable firm

Supportive management and employeewell

Access to modern cold storage

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Warehouse Supervisor for a state-of-the-art Durban facility. You will oversee daily cold chain warehousing, manage a dedicated team, and ensure strict temperature control, hygiene, and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse operations with at least 3 in supervision within cold storage, and a solid HACCP/safety background. Shift work and weekend rotations may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role within cold chain logistics.
• Proven experience managing chilled and/or frozen storage environments.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using WMS and inventory control tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, focusing on cold chain product handling and storage.
• Ensure refrigeration and freezing units operate within specified parameters and report deviations.
• Manage and motivate a team of warehouse operatives, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Enforce strict hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) for cold storage.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, and dispatch for temperature-sensitive goods.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Train new staff on cold chain procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Maintain records of temperature logs, stock movements and activities.
• Collaborate with logistics and transport teams to ensure efficient delivery schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Education

Cold chain qualification

Tools

WMS

Inventory control tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Warehouse Supervisor for a state-of-the-art Durban facility. You will oversee daily cold chain warehousing, manage a dedicated team, and ensure strict temperature control, hygiene, and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse operations with at least 3 in supervision within cold storage, and a solid HACCP/safety background. Shift work and weekend rotations may be required.