Warehouse/Cold Store Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and management firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced Warehouse or Cold Store Manager to oversee operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cold chain processes, excellent leadership skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Flexible working hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a cold store or warehouse.
• Proven ability to lead a diverse team and meet operational KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all cold store and warehouse operations.
• Ensure effective stock management and timely dispatch of orders.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and logistics departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Cold chain knowledge

Reporting skills

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a highly driven, experienced Warehouse or Cold Store Manager with a passion for managing people, processes, and products in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment?

Were looking for a hands-on leader to oversee the full warehouse and cold storage function, ensuring the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a variety of products.

• Lead and manage all cold store and warehouse operations.

• Ensure effective stock management, picking accuracy, and timely dispatch of orders.

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics in line with cold chain protocols.

• Manage and train a team of warehouse assistants, supervisors, and forklift drivers.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant cold storage environment.

• Ensure all health & safety, food safety, and hygiene standards are met.

• Prepare daily and weekly reports on stock, deliveries, and operations.

• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and logistics departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain is an advantage)

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a cold store or warehouse (preferably in FMCG or food production)

• Proven ability to lead a diverse team and meet operational KPIs

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)

• Sound understanding of cold chain processes and food safety regulations

• Good command of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

• Able to work flexible hours and weekends when necessary