General Manager

Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced General Manager Cold Storage Warehouse to oversee end-to-end operations at our large-scale facility in Ecotech 10, Greater Noida. This role is responsible for cold chain integrity, inventory management, refrigeration plant operations, food safety compliance (HACCP/ISO/FSSAI), manpower management, and export/inbound logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facility & Cold Chain Operations

• Oversee multi-temperature cold storage zones (chilled, frozen, blast freezers) to maintain strict product integrity for perishable goods and export commodities.
• Monitor continuous temperature tracking, data logging, and alarm management systems to eliminate cold-chain disruptions.
• Optimize space utilization, racking layouts, and dock turn-around times for inbound receiving, sorting, palletizing, and dispatch.

2. Inventory & Warehouse Management (WMS)

• Manage daily inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely fulfillment of domestic distribution and international export shipments.
• Drive strict inventory accuracy through cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO protocols, and real-time ERP/WMS tracking to minimize stock shrinkage and spoilage.
• Coordinate material handling equipment (MHE) deployment, including reach trucks, forklifts, and battery charging infrastructure.

3. Plant Engineering & Maintenance

• Supervise the maintenance of ammonia/Freon refrigeration systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and backup power generators (DG sets).
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules to ensure 100% operational uptime and optimize energy/power efficiency across the facility.

4. Quality, Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Enforce international food safety and hygiene protocols, including HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSAI, and APEDA standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws, industrial safety norms, environmental guidelines, and fire/ammonia safety standards.
• Lead internal and external regulatory, statutory, and client audits.

5. Leadership, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Lead, train, and manage a multi-tiered workforce, including warehouse managers, refrigeration technicians, quality executives, and contract labor.
• Formulate and manage the annual operational budget (OPEX), controlling electricity consumption, labor expenses, and packaging/handling costs.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Agriculture/Food Technology, or a related field. An MBA or post-graduate diploma in Supply Chain/Operations is preferred.
• Experience: 15–20+ years in warehouse operations, with at least 6–8 years in a senior leadership/GM role managing large commercial cold storage units (food, meat, seafood, fresh produce, or pharma).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems (Ammonia/Freon), automated cold store systems, WMS, and ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle).
• Skills: Excellent leadership, vendor management, crisis management, and cost optimization skills.

Apply on Recruitment@fair exports.net or DM on 9667042112