A World Class and established cold store operator, mainly to the fruit industry, with various facilities in the Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Cold Storage Manager.

The successful candidate reporting to the Managing Director will be responsible for all operational, financial, commercial and administrative activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Management Degree / Diploma
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in a similar company environment
• Direct experience within the fruit exports industry would be advantageous

Skills:

• Excellent Management and Leadership ability
• Proven track record of business experience in a service or production environment

Key responsibilities:

• Continuously assist in the strategic implementation of our long term and short-term objectives with regards to commercial, operational and
administrative activities
• Ensure that strong leadership is maintained in the company
• Growth and sustainability of business unit
• Financial management
• Management of operational and capex budget
• Management of staff
• Marketing and client relationship management
• Administration management
• Develop, implement and maintain all cold store procedures and systems
• Create an environment of healthy communication
• Risk management
• Compliance to all H&S standards
• Compliance to all external industry standards (HACCP, ASDA, DAFF, PPECB, etc.)

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office Suite Essential
• Paltrack

Personal attributes:

• Motivated self-starter who works well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency and results-orientated
• Ability to multi-task
• Team player company