Assistant Refrigeration Manager — Jeddah

Role Overview: The Refrigeration Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end

cold chain infrastructure with in The KSA region, including All Associated Branch outlets.

This role is critical in supporting the rapid growth of Fruits business in the region,

which operates advanced refrigeration technologies such as hydrocarbon refrigerants and

eutectic cooling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Cold Chain Management

Ensure optimal performance and upkeep of commercial refrigeration assets across the

region.

Oversee timely placement and installation of refrigeration units in line with company

standards.

Monitor and ensure compliance with cold chain KPIs:

o Temperature Compliance Index (TCI)

o Complaint Response Time (attendance and closure)

o Cold room Uptime

Asset Management

Maintain accurate records of asset inventory and ensure proper storage and handling.

Oversee the disposal of obsolete equipment in accordance with environmental policies.

Ensure high compliance to asset assurance.

Implement Sharbatly Fruit operational and safety systems.

Service & Maintenance

Identify, recruit and manage service providers for repairs and maintenance.

Ensure high uptime and reliability of refrigeration equipment.

Conduct regular market visits to assess asset performance and service quality.

Budget & Cost Control

Manage and control operational budgets for the region.

Optimize warehousing and Electrical costs.

Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Quality, Logistics, and Commercial.

Liaise with external partners such as service providers, suppliers, and transporters.

Decision-Making Authority

Budget management for assignment area

Selection and evaluation of service providers

Branch service strategy and execution Geographical Coverage

Branch Team Leadership

Lead a team of personnel involved in repairs, maintenance, and logistics operations. Key

Skills and Competencies

Fully operational refrigeration technical knowledge

Spare part management

Team Alignment

Leadership & People Management

Effective Communication

External Orientation

Bias for Action

Please note that a candidate needed must be able to do the following:

Heat load calculation.

Good sound electrical knowledge.

Auto Cad will be beneficial.

Must have good sound knowledge of all compressor mechanical functions etc.

Must posses strong refrigeration Theory and knowledge.