Senior Cold Chain Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training in cold chain logistics

Stable role

Specialized sector exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Operations Supervisor for its Rustenburg facility to oversee daily cold chain warehousing and distribution activities. You will ensure product integrity from receiving to dispatch, lead a dedicated team, and uphold strict quality standards in a high-demand environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with HACCP and WMS, and the ability to manage inventory, health and safety, and process improvements while coordinating with transport and planning colleagues

Qualifications

• 4+ years in warehouse operations, with 2+ in a supervisory role.
• Experience with cold storage, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Proficient with WMS and inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Based in or near Rustenburg, willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day warehouse activities, focusing on temperature-sensitive goods.
• Ensure operations comply with quality control and regulatory standards for cold chain logistics.
• Manage inventory levels and storage conditions to preserve product integrity.
• Lead, train, and motivate a warehouse team to uphold safety and accuracy.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Monitor temperature control systems and alert on deviations or issues.
• Enforce health and safety protocols for cold storage environments.
• Collaborate with transportation and planning teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist in process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain records and generate reports on performance, inventory, and temperature logs.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Supervisory experience

Cold chain

HACCP knowledge

WMS proficiency

Team leadership

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Operations Supervisor for its Rustenburg facility to oversee daily cold chain warehousing and distribution activities. You will ensure product integrity from receiving to dispatch, lead a dedicated team, and uphold strict quality standards in a high-demand environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with HACCP and WMS, and the ability to manage inventory, health and safety, and process improvements while coordinating with transport and planning colleagues