Vacant Jobs at Maersk Line

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of cold store operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold quality standards.
• Manage inventory control, including receipt, storage, and dispatch of fruit products.
• Ensure all certifications are maintained for relevant export markets (DoA, PPECB, China, Israel, USA, etc.).

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across operations and planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Logistics & Coordination

• Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor product integrity and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Commercial & Customer Engagement

• Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute a commercial strategy to grow the client base.
• Collaborate with Maersk Reefer Sales Team to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance and report to senior leadership.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and expand market reach.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in cold storage management, preferably within fruit export.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of export regulations and compliance standards

Attributes:

• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? To ensure accurate and efficient tracking, scanning of pallet movements and inventory in the cold storage facility, supporting the smooth handling and export of fruit products.

Key Responsibilities:

Scanning Operations:

• Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments are scanned and documented accurately.
• Use handheld scanners to track and record the movement of pallets and inventory within the facility.
• Assist in real-time stock updates by scanning products into the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Ensuring quality of work through proper documentation and verification of barcoded product for intake and dispatch.

Product Handling Support:

• Coordinate with forklift, reach truck, and PPT operators to ensure the correct pallets are scanned and moved efficiently.
• Identify and report damaged or incorrectly labelled pallets.    
• Assist with detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with warehouse staff, drivers, and supervisors to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when needed.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, IT security and hygiene regulations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols while operating in the warehouse, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure the scanning equipment is maintained and report any malfunctions immediately.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
• Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in using scanning devices and data entry software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cold storage environment.
• Good communication skills in team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately to achieve daily performance goals.
• Ability to read and understand shipping and intake documents, and safety guidelines.

Working Conditions

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment.
• Ability to perform manual labour.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.