Cold Storage Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
Operations Manager
Cold Storage (Citrus Export)

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Cold Storage Operations Manager (Citrus Export)

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all citrus cold storage operations
• Ensure strict compliance with export market protocols and cold treatment requirements
• Maintain full cold chain integrity and product quality standards
• Manage stock control processes and warehouse efficiency
• Lead, supervise, and develop operational teams
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Prepare for and manage audits by regulatory authorities
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth export processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the facility
• Manage peak-season pressures while maintaining operational excellence

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• 8–10 years’ experience in cold storage and/or fruit export operations
• Strong knowledge of citrus handling and export market protocols
• In-depth understanding of cold treatment requirements for export markets
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities and audits
• Proven leadership and senior management experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a cold storage, warehousing, or logistics environment
• Strong understanding of cold chain operations and stock control
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and drive productivity
• Solid knowledge of compliance and safety standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment
• Highly responsible and capable of taking full ownership of the section

Key Competencies

• Regulatory and compliance expertise
• Leadership and team management
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to perform under pressure during peak export seasons