Perishable Logistics Supervisor - Cold Chain Expert

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid annual leave

On-the-job training

Coastal location Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Supervisor to oversee the handling of perishable goods at its Mossel Bay facility. You will manage day-to-day receiving, storage, and dispatching of time-sensitive products, ensuring cold chain integrity and compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in warehouse operations with supervision experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with IMS/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; further education in Logistics is advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years in warehouse operations, with perishable or temperature-sensitive goods experience.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience in logistics or warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of cold chain management and food safety standards.
• Experience with IMS and WMS systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, focusing on perishable goods handling.
• Ensure storage, management and dispatch comply with temperature control and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, conduct stock checks, manage FIFO/FEFO.
• Train and oversee a team of warehouse operators to high performance.
• Oversee receiving and dispatch processes, verify quality and quantities.
• Enforce health, safety and hygiene protocols within the warehouse.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize losses and delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipment, and activity records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma

Logistics/Supply Chain studies advantageous

Tools

IMS

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Supervisor to oversee the handling of perishable goods at its Mossel Bay facility. You will manage day-to-day receiving, storage, and dispatching of time-sensitive products, ensuring cold chain integrity and compliance with food safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in warehouse operations with supervision experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with IMS/WMS systems.