Warehouse Manager

Phakisa Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee cold store operations for frozen and chilled products in the FMCG sector.

You will lead a small team, ensure HACCP compliance, accurate stock control, and efficient dispatch while maintaining food safety, temperature logs and audits. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Meat-Matrix system background.

Qualifications

• Meat-Matrix a MUST.
• Diploma/certificate in cold chain management, logistics or food safety advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cold store operations including receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of frozen and chilled products.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and minimize waste/damage.
• Conduct stock takes and reconcile with Meat-Matrix and OMS systems.
• Monitor storage capacity and organize cold rooms for efficiency.
• Liaise daily with dispatch, production, telesales and QA; report variances and productivity.

Skills

Stock control

Leadership

People management

Excel

Cold storage operations

Education

Matric Diploma/certificate in cold chain management, logistics or food safety

Tools

Forklift operation

Meat-Matrix

OMS system

Job description

Warehouse Manager Phakisa Holdings•Midrand, Gauteng, ZA

Phakisa Holdings has a great opportunity for a Warehouse Manager within the FMCG industry.

Warehouse Manager - FMCG

Job Purpose

To manage all cold store operations, ensuring safe storage, stock control, product integrity and efficient dispatch of products while maintaining food safety and temperature compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Stock Management
  • Manage receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of all frozen and chilled products
  • Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and minimize waste/damage
  • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock takes and reconcile with Meat-Matrix system
  • Monitor storage capacity, slotting and organization of cold rooms
• Temperature, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all cold rooms/freezers run within required temperatures
  • Enforce HACCP, food safety and PPE compliance
  • Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules and audit records
  • Ensure compliance with company SOP's
• Team leadership
  • Lead and schedule cold store team, forklift drivers and loaders
  • Train staff on safe handling, hygiene and equipment use.
  • Manage attendance, performance and leave
• Admin & Reporting
  • Liaise with dispatch, production, telesales and QA daily
  • Report on stock variances, damages and productivity
  • Control packaging, racking and equipment maintenance needs
  • Assist with load planning to maximize truck space

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Meat-Matrix a MUSTMatric Diploma/certificate in cold chain management, logistics or food safety advantageous

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years' experience as cold store supervisor/manager in a FMCG or meat facility Proven experience with Hysters/forklifts, pallet jacks, and meat-matrix and or Oms systems Knowledge of HACCP, cold chain and meat handling

SKILLS

Strong stock control and admin skills Good leadership and people management Computer literate - Excel, OMS Able to work in cold environments and do overtime when needed

Sectors:

FMCG

Functions:

Retail, Wholesale, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Dispatching & Receiving, Food & Beverage