Fruit Cold Storage Operations Lead

Greys Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Personnel is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a fruit cold storage facility in South Africa. You will oversee daily operations from intake through dispatch, ensuring efficiency, product quality and adherence to operational standards.

You will lead large teams, monitor KPIs, coordinate warehousing and logistics, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and traceability. A hands-on leadership approach and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fruit cold storage operations preferred.
• Proven ability to manage large operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of fruit handling and dispatch coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fruit cold storage facility from intake to dispatch.
• Lead and supervise operational teams across cold storage, intake, dispatch and forklift operations.
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with PPECB and export requirements.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Staff management

Problem solving

Job description

Greys Personnel is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a fruit cold storage facility in South Africa. You will oversee daily operations from intake through dispatch, ensuring efficiency, product quality and adherence to operational standards.

You will lead large teams, monitor KPIs, coordinate warehousing and logistics, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and traceability. A hands-on leadership approach and strong problem-solving skills are essential.