Cold store supervisor

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced External Cold Store Supervisor to oversee stock management, storage operations and despatch activities across a third-party cold storage facility.

This is a key position within the supply chain operation, responsible for ensuring accurate stock control, product traceability, operational efficiency and strong communication between warehouse, planning and production functions.

The Role

Reporting into the Despatch Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of stock held within an external cold store facility, ensuring products are received, stored and despatched safely, accurately and in line with customer and business requirements.

Working closely with operational teams and external logistics partners, you will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting customer service levels and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily intake, storage, stock movement and despatch activities.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure full product traceability.

• Manage stock rotation and optimise storage utilisation.

• Conduct stock audits and investigate discrepancies.

• Ensure all despatch paperwork and documentation is completed accurately.

• Act as the main operational link between the manufacturing site and external storage provider.

• Escalate stock, service or operational issues promptly.

• Coordinate workloads and support team performance.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety and legal standards.

• Work closely with planning, production and technical teams to ensure stock availability.

• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

About You

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within warehousing, logistics, despatch, stock control or cold storage operations.

• Experience leading or supervising teams within a fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong understanding of inventory management and traceability processes.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability.

• Good IT skills, including experience using stock management systems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

• A proactive and hands-on approach to managing operational performance.

Desirable

• Food manufacturing experience.

• Cold store or third-party logistics experience.

• HACCP or Food Safety knowledge.

• Experience driving operational or continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business.

• Varied and autonomous supervisory role.

• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern.

• Genuine opportunity to influence operational performance and process improvements.

To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity