Operations Co-Ordinator (Cold Storage)

Job overview:

My client, a Cold Storage facility in Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Operations Co-Ordinator to join their team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and manage all cold store operational performance and activities (intakes, shipping, stowing and inspections) with a strong focus on cost management.
• Booking of staff to ensure that planned daily operational targets are met.
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards.
• Identify and participate in areas of continuous improvement to ensure best practice.
• Ensure all operational equipment is in good working order.
• Manage staff over a 3-shift system – 24/7-hour operation.
• Lead, manage and develop staff with a strong emphasis on training and development, time and attendance, performance management and adherence to Health and Safety regulations, company policies and procedures and any other applicable protocols.

Qualifications and requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in operations management will enhance your application.
• Minimum 10 years’ operational experience in a production environment, warehouse environment and/or cold storage of fruit. Experience in the fruit export industry will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Above average computer skills (MS office). Working knowledge of Paltrack will be advantageous.
• Driver’s license is compulsory.
• Working in cold temperatures (0.5⁰C) are a prerequisite for this position.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work on an after-hours basis when required.

Skills and competencies:

• Proficient in both English and Afrikaans.
• Self-starter, energetic and disciplined with the ability to effectively direct a team.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.

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