Warehouse Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Start Date: 2026-08-24 - 2026-08-31 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB000827 Sectors: FMCG Location: Gauteng , Midrand Salary: R25,000 - R28,000 Brief: cold store manager|warehouse manager Phakisa Holdings has a great opportunity for a Warehouse Manager within the FMCG industry. Midrand, Gauteng Permanent Detail: 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 show more... For more information please contact: Karin Loots Apply