Operations Supervisor

The Supervisor will oversee daily operations within the cold storage facility, ensuring efficient handling, storage, and dispatch of fruit exports. This role is critical to maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency. The Supervisor will manage a team of staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry regulations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Operations Management:

• Supervise handling of pallets to ensure loading, unloading, sorting, and storing of fruit products are in accordance with procedures and operational requirements.
• Ensure that all inspection operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure effective utilisation of staff to ensure high level of productivity and meeting of daily targets.
• Ensure accurate inventory management.
• Ensure that the integrity of the cold chain remains intact.

Team Leadership:

• Manage, train, and motivate staff.
• Distribute work in well-balanced manner.
• Conduct regular team meetings and safety briefings.
• Compile attendance register, and report on staffing levels to Operations Manager.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain high standards of housekeeping, inventory accuracy and product quality during handling of pallets.
• Liaise with teams to address and resolve any issues.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements for increased efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to develop and enforce operational procedures.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, inventory levels, deviations and incidents.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the Operations Manager.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Education:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, Health & Safety) are an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a cold storage environment.
• Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in inventory management systems (Paltrack preferred)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment and occasionally at heights.
• Ability to perform manual labour and work with heavy equipment.
• Some flexibility in working hours will be needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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