Warehouse Manager

Phakisa Holdings; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings in Midrand seeks a Warehouse Manager for FMCG with 3–5 years in cold store supervision. You will manage receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of frozen and chilled products, ensure FIFO/FEFO, and maintain stock accuracy.

Responsibilities include temperature control, HACCP and PPE compliance; leading the cold store team, training staff, and coordinating with dispatch, production and QA. Experience with Meat-Matrix and related systems is preferred, with willingness to overtime

Qualifications

• Meat-Matrix a MUST.
• Matric is required; diploma/certificate in cold chain/logistics advantageous.
• Experience with HACCP and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of frozen and chilled products.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and minimize waste/damage.
• Conduct stock counts and reconcile with Meat-Matrix system.
• Monitor storage capacity and organize cold rooms.
• Enforce HACCP, food safety and PPE compliance.
• Lead cold store team, train staff on safe handling.
• Coordinate attendance, performance andLeave with team.
• Liaise with dispatch, production and QA daily.

Skills

Stock control

Leadership

People management

Overtime readiness

Education

Matric

Cold chain / logistics certificate

Tools

Excel

OMS / Meat-Matrix

Job description

Warehouse Manager - FMCG

Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)

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 MUST
• Matric
• 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