Team Manager
Core
Lead a frontline team in a cold storage warehouse to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and inventory integrity for perishable and frozen food products.
Role type
Operations Team Manager (Cold Storage)
Builds
Temperature-controlled logistics and distribution operations
Domain
Food & Beverage / Cold Chain Logistics
Required skills
Operational management, team leadership, safety compliance, inventory control, workforce planning, incident investigation, stakeholder coordination, continuous improvement, shift management, performance management
Preferred skills
Cold storage experience, large team management, distribution operations knowledge, fast-paced decision making
Technologies
WMS, safety management systems, inventory tracking tools
Responsibilities
Plan and control KPI performance and manage labor allocation; Maintain health and safety compliance and drive a safety culture; Coordinate work with subcontractors and internal departments; Manage employee performance and create development pathways; Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve operational objectives; Drive productivity, accuracy, and service performance across warehouse activities; Monitor workflows and identify continuous improvement opportunities; Ensure inventory integrity through stock control and cycle counts; Manage shift handovers and communicate operational priorities; Support workforce planning and rostering; Investigate operational incidents and implement corrective actions; Ensure compliance with site procedures and quality standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC manager