Operations Manager-Fruit Cold Storage

Bay Recruit; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Recruit is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of a fruit cold storage facility with minimal supervision. The role requires hands-on leadership of busy operations and a focus on efficient movement of fruit and pallets.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable coordinating cold-room, dispatch and loading operations while ensuring adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fruit cold storage operations.
• Proven ability to lead busy operations environments.
• Independent worker with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments (dispatch, transport, management).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a fruit cold storage facility.
• Ensure smooth and efficient movement of fruit, pallets and consignments.
• Manage operational teams and ensure staff are performing effectively.
• Coordinate cold-room, dispatch and loading operations.
• Ensure operational procedures and requirements are followed.
• Manage operational challenges and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ensure effective coordination between operations, dispatch, transport and management.
• Monitor productivity, workflow and operational performance.
• Ensure the facility operates efficiently and according to required standards.
• Take ownership of operational responsibilities with minimal management intervention.

Skills

Fruit cold storage

Team leadership

Operational oversight

Decision making

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Operations Manager who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the operation with minimal training and supervision.

Specific experience within a FRUIT COLD STORAGE FACILITY is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a fruit cold storage facility
• Ensure smooth and efficient movement of fruit, pallets and consignments
• Manage operational teams and ensure staff are performing effectively
• Coordinate cold-room, dispatch and loading operations
• Ensure operational procedures and requirements are followed
• Manage operational challenges and resolve issues efficiently
• Ensure effective coordination between operations, dispatch, transport and management
• Monitor productivity, workflow and operational performance
• Ensure the facility operates efficiently and according to required standards
• Take ownership of operational responsibilities with minimal management intervention

Requirements

• Experienced in fruit cold storage operations
• Able to hit the ground running
• Experienced in managing a busy operational environment
• Strong in team leadership and people management
• Comfortable managing cold-room and dispatch operations
• A confident decision-maker and problem solver
• Highly organised and operationally focused
• Able to work independently without extensive training
• Experienced in managing operational pressures and deadlines