Job Title: Cold Storage Operations ManagerLocation : DurbanvilleCold Store Manager
- A well-established player in cold storage solutions for perishables industry, with several state-of-the-art facilities, is looking for a Cold Store Manager
- The group has established a worldwide reputation in the field of stevedoring, transport, warehousing and other port related activities.
- They are looking for a professional with a strong background in Cold Chain/Cold Storage.
- The successful incumbent will have full responsibility for a stand-alone cold storage facility delivering exceptional experience to their customers.
- They offer a unique opportunity that is certain to accelerate your career.
- When you join the team, you join a values-based work environment where you can shape and drive solutions and be part of building a high-performing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Profit & Loss - Manage budget and P&L of the facility.
- Manage new and existing customer base.
- Manage site performance (cost/utilization)
- Continuous improvement and successful implementation thereof.
- Ensure profitability and sustainability of the facility.
Operational Excellence - Manage the entire operations of the cold store facility.
- Oversee and manage adherence to PPECB cold chain standard operating protocols and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Drive Health & Safety compliance and adherence in order to ensure a safe working environment.
- Process and cost management.
- Resources management.
People Management - Instil a culture of high-performance whereby employee productivity and performance are enhanced within a positive, healthy, and vibrant environment.
- Oversee the implementation of training linked to cooling solutions and client.
- Ensure that staff discipline is maintained and consistently applied.
Client Management - Build effective relationship with clients and key stakeholders to maintain and increase volumes.
- Develop and/or improve value proposition to customers.
Who are we looking for a candidate with: - Tertiary degree and minimum 5 years’ experience as Cold Store Manager.
- Extensive operational knowledge of cold chain logistics.
- Proven industry knowledge in fruit and vegetable products.
- Financial acumen.
- Strong leadership and proven ability to manage and develop staff at all levels.
- Collaboration and influencing skills.
- Stakeholder management and customer-centric competencies.
