Facilities Manager

Company Description Cold Solutions Rwanda Ltd provides temperature-controlled storage, packhouse and cold chain logistics solutions for businesses handling perishable goods. The company supports clients in maintaining product quality and safety throughout the supply chain, from storage to distribution. By offering reliable cold chain infrastructure, Cold Solutions helps organizations reduce waste, protect inventory and meet regulatory and International food safety standards.

The team at Cold Solutions is committed to operational excellence, customer service and continuous improvement in cold chain management. This environment offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to Rwanda’s growing food supply sectors and logistics.

Role Description The Facility Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the temperature-controlled storage facility in Kigali. This full-time, on-site role includes managing cold rooms and equipment, monitoring temperature and humidity and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards. The manager coordinates inbound and outbound product flows, supervises facility staff and collaborates with logistics partners to maintain timely and accurate deliveries. Daily tasks include scheduling maintenance, tracking inventory, preparing operational reports and resolving operational issues to minimize downtime and product loss. The role also involves implementing standard operating procedures, optimizing energy use and driving continuous improvement in service levels and overall facility performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in either; logistics, supply chain management, mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in warehousing or logistics operations, ideally in temperature-controlled or perishable goods environments.(minimum 2-3 years)
• Knowledge of facility maintenance practices, refrigeration systems, quality standards,health and safety
• Strong skills in inventory control, documentation and use of warehouse or facility management systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills, with capacity to respond quickly to operational and technical issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, clients and external service providers.
• Organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and reliability in following procedures.
• Proven people management abilities, including team supervision, shift planning and performance monitoring.
• Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a warehouse, logistics or industrial setting is an advantage.
• Comfort working on-site in a cold environment and willingness to work with flexibility.

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