Senior Ops Lead, Cold Chain Logistics - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid plan

Retirement fund contributions

Training in cold chain logistics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage a state-of-the-art cold chain facility in Cape Town. You will oversee receiving, storage, order picking, packing and dispatch while ensuring strict temperature control and compliance with HACCP and SANS.

Lead a diverse team of warehouse operatives and drivers, optimize SOPs, maintain equipment, and partner with transport teams to guarantee timely, safe deliveries. A strong regulatory and safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• 6+ years of logistics operations experience, with at least 4 years in cold chain or temperature-controlled environments.
• Proven experience in managing warehouse facilities and refrigerated storage systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a large operational team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of the cold chain facility in Cape Town, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure strict adherence to temperature control protocols, food safety standards and regulatory requirements (HACCP, SANS).
• Develop and implement SOPs to optimize performance and minimize product loss.
• Supervise, train, and mentor warehouse operatives, forklift drivers, and administrative staff.
• Manage inventory levels, conduct stock takes, and implement inventory control for perishables.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of cold storage equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate with transportation partners to ensure timely delivery with temperature integrity.
• Enforce health and safety policies and promote a safe working environment.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and report KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage a state-of-the-art cold chain facility in Cape Town. You will oversee receiving, storage, order picking, packing and dispatch while ensuring strict temperature control and compliance with HACCP and SANS.

Lead a diverse team of warehouse operatives and drivers, optimize SOPs, maintain equipment, and partner with transport teams to guarantee timely, safe deliveries. A strong regulatory and safety mindset is essential.