Warehouse Manager

Salary: Market related

Location: Johannesburg

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Food Processing / Supply

Reference: CWR.NRS.WM.21082026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a leading South African meat wholesaler supplying meat and other food products to sectors of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries. They are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join their Johannesburg team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / 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.

MAIN 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

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma / Certificate in Cold Chain Management, Logistics or Food Safety advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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
• Meat-Matrix is a requirement
• 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
• Good health
• Drivers' License + Own transport is a requirement
• Forklift license advantageous

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