COLD STORE WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR/ MANAGER -FMCG OR MEAT FACILITY

Introduction

Our client is looking for the expertise of a Cold Store Warehouse Supervisor / Manager with experience in a FMCG or Meat facility to join their team.  Experience working with Meat-Matrix software system is a must.

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.

Duties & 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

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Meat-Matrix software 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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Detail orientated and disciplined

• Problem solver

• Strong communicator

• Able to work under pressure to meet dispatch cut-offs

• Team player

OTHER DETAIL

Location:                        Lordsview (Midrand)

Hours  :                          07h00-16h30 Monday to Friday

Saturday if needed

Start date:                      1 October 2026

Age requirement:           Younger than 40 years

Health:                           Good health

Own transport:               A must

Drivers’ license              A must

Forklift license               Advantageous

Salary Range: R25 000 - R28 000

Package & Remuneration

R25 000 - R28 000