FMCG Cold Storage Manager — HACCP & Inventory Lead

Phakisa Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee cold store operations for frozen and chilled products in the FMCG sector.

You will lead a small team, ensure HACCP compliance, accurate stock control, and efficient dispatch while maintaining food safety, temperature logs and audits. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Meat-Matrix system background.

Qualifications

• Meat-Matrix a MUST.
• Diploma/certificate in cold chain management, logistics or food safety advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cold store operations including receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of frozen and chilled products.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and minimize waste/damage.
• Conduct stock takes and reconcile with Meat-Matrix and OMS systems.
• Monitor storage capacity and organize cold rooms for efficiency.
• Liaise daily with dispatch, production, telesales and QA; report variances and productivity.

Skills

Stock control

Leadership

People management

Excel

Cold storage operations

Education

Matric Diploma/certificate in cold chain management, logistics or food safety

Tools

Forklift operation

Meat-Matrix

OMS system

Job description

Phakisa Holdings in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee cold store operations for frozen and chilled products in the FMCG sector.

You will lead a small team, ensure HACCP compliance, accurate stock control, and efficient dispatch while maintaining food safety, temperature logs and audits. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Meat-Matrix system background.