Section Manager for Fruit Cold Storage Facility in Coega
Jackie Cory Recruitment · Coega, Eastern Cape
Overview
Jackie Cory Recruitment is looking for a hands on Section Manager to run daily cold storage, dispatch and loading operations at a fruit export facility in Coega. You will lead a team of loaders, forklift drivers, fridge operators and clerks while keeping stock accurate, temperatures on point and export deadlines met. If you have at least 5 years in a fruit cold storage environment and enjoy keeping things organised and moving, this permanent role could be a strong next step.
About the role
This role puts you at the centre of a busy fruit export cold storage facility in Coega. You will oversee the daily flow of pallets, containers and orders while making sure everything from temperature settings to scanning accuracy is on track. It is a hands on management position where you will spend your time coordinating people, stock and transport to keep exports moving on time.
What you can expect to do:
- Lead and allocate duties to loaders, forklift drivers, fridge operators, scanners and dispatch clerks.
- Coordinate customer orders, pallet movements, container arrivals and loading schedules.
- Check fruit allocation, labelling, temperature settings and container loading procedures.
- Monitor scanning accuracy, verify CTOs and container reports, and make sure documentation and photographs are completed.
- Manage cold room temperatures, stock locations, housekeeping and daily facility inspections.
- Coordinate PPECB re-inspections and make sure post inspection steps are followed correctly.
- Handle rosters, overtime, timesheets, absenteeism and staff performance.
- Enforce contracts, codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures and workplace safety standards.
- Investigate and report damaged pallets, containers, equipment or infrastructure and arrange repairs.
- Liaise with dispatch office staff, transporters and service providers to resolve operational issues.
Application note: No specific application instructions were provided in the listing. Use the original PNet advert to confirm how to submit your CV.
Requirements
- At least 5 years experience working in a fruit cold storage facility.
- Strong operational coordination and staff management skills.
- Problem solving ability and a proactive, organised leadership style.
- Experience with stock control and compliance with export requirements.
- Ability to oversee cold storage and dispatch operations efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Oversee loaders, forklift drivers, fridge operators, scanners and dispatch clerks.
- Coordinate daily customer orders, pallet movements, container arrivals, loading schedules and dispatch activities.
- Ensure correct fruit, pallet allocation, labelling, temperature settings and container loading procedures.
- Monitor scanning accuracy, verify CTOs and container reports, and ensure all required documentation and photographs are completed.
- Manage cold room temperatures, stock locations, housekeeping and daily facility inspections.
- Coordinate PPECB re-inspections, ensuring documentation, pallet preparation and post inspection procedures are completed correctly.
- Monitor staff performance, allocate duties, manage rosters, overtime, timesheets and absenteeism.
- Enforce staff contracts, codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures and workplace safety standards.
- Investigate and report damaged pallets, containers, equipment and infrastructure, coordinating repairs where necessary.
- Liaise with dispatch office staff, transporters and relevant service providers to resolve operational issues and meet export deadlines.
Job details
- Organisation
- Jackie Cory Recruitment
- Location
- Coega, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a solid opportunity if you already know your way around a fruit cold storage facility. The advert leans heavily on practical experience rather than formal qualifications, so make your CV speak to the five years or more you have spent in this environment. Highlight examples where you managed a team, kept cold room temperatures in check, coordinated container loading or handled PPECB inspections. If you can show how you solved a dispatch problem or improved stock accuracy, that will stand out. Before you apply, check the original PNet listing for instructions on how to submit your application. Coega is a busy export hub, so showing that you understand deadline pressure and export documentation will help your application land well.
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