Cold Store / Warehouse Manager - Killarney Gardens
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About the Role
A leading, privately-owned wholesale supplier of quality frozen fish and value-added products is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Cold Store Manager to lead operations at its 300 Ton facility. You will oversee the end-to-end warehouse functionsincluding receiving, handling, picking, packing, inventory control, and cold chain integritywhile supervising a team of approximately 15 employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Cold Chain & Stock Operations: Maintain strict cold chain integrity, control inventory using FIFO principles, conduct regular stock takes, and manage containerized imports and export dispatches.
- Fleet & Logistics Management: Direct dispatch operations and manage a fleet of 6 delivery vehicles, communicating with drivers for efficient delivery and collection.
- Team Leadership: Schedule and manage the warehouse team to reach performance goals, minimize overtime, and build a customer-centric culture.
- External Storage & Returns: Oversee external cold storage stock movement, authorize product releases, and resolve customer complaints or returns.
- Facility & Quality Control: Inspect machinery/equipment, maintain high HACCP quality standards, and enforce safe work practices.
Key Requirements
- Education: Matric Certificate (Grade 12) plus a Degree/Certificate in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in a cold chain warehouse management role supervising ~15 staff.
- Systems: Proficiency with computerized WMS (Sage 200 Evolution preferred) and MS Office.
- Quality & Regulations: Fami
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