Job Description

We're Hiring: Post-Harvest Technology Specialist | Cold Storage Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Mid-Level to Senior Management

We are seeking a knowledgeable Post-Harvest Technology Specialist | Cold Storage Operations Manager to oversee post-harvest handling processes, optimize cold storage operations, and maintain the quality and freshness of agricultural products. This role focuses on post-harvest preservation, temperature-controlled storage, inventory management, quality monitoring, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agricultural supply chains, food preservation methods, and cold chain management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement post-harvest handling procedures to maintain the quality and freshness of agricultural products.

• Oversee daily cold storage operations, including temperature monitoring, humidity control, and storage conditions.

• Manage the receiving, sorting, grading, packaging, and storage of fresh produce and agricultural commodities.

• Monitor cold storage equipment, refrigeration systems, and temperature control technologies.

• Establish storage protocols to minimize product deterioration, spoilage, and post-harvest losses.

• Coordinate inventory management, stock rotation, and product dispatch schedules.

• Conduct quality inspections to evaluate product freshness, appearance, maturity, and storage conditions.

• Implement appropriate preservation techniques, including pre-cooling, controlled atmosphere storage, and modified atmosphere packaging.

• Supervise cold storage personnel and coordinate daily operational activities.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cold chain management requirements.

• Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements to storage efficiency and energy consumption.

• Prepare operational reports covering inventory levels, product quality, storage performance, and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Background in Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Post-Harvest Technology, Horticulture, or a related discipline.

• Understanding of post-harvest handling, agricultural product preservation, and cold chain management.

• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, temperature monitoring, humidity control, and cold storage equipment.

• Familiarity with fresh produce grading, sorting, packaging, and quality assessment procedures.

• Understanding of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and storage management requirements.

• Experience with inventory control systems, warehouse management software, or cold chain monitoring technologies is an advantage.

• Ability to identify causes of product deterioration and recommend appropriate preservation solutions.

• Strong operational planning, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and coordination abilities when working with warehouse personnel, suppliers, and logistics teams.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, Post-Harvest Technology, or a related field is preferred. Relevant cold chain or food safety certifications are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to contribute to agricultural preservation and cold chain improvement projects.

• Exposure to modern refrigeration technologies, storage systems, and post-harvest management methods.

• Opportunities to collaborate with agricultural specialists, food safety professionals, and logistics teams.

• Career progression into Senior Post-Harvest Specialist, Cold Chain Operations Director, Supply Chain Manager, or Agricultural Operations Director roles.

• A professional and collaborative working environment.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Who Can Apply

• Currently residing in the UAE.

• Legally authorized to reside and work in the UAE.

• Tourist and visit visa holders are not eligible.

• Must have a personal UAE bank account to receive salary payments.