About the Company
Our client is a leading cold chain service provider in the Philippines, currently undergoing a period of rapid transformation and expansion. Backed by a prominent Singapore-based private equity firm, the organization has secured PHP 7 billion in funding to scale its operations and become the preferred cold storage logistics partner in the country. With plans for a potential IPO in the next 3 to 4 years, the company is investing heavily in modernizing its infrastructure, systems, and leadership capabilities.
Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and operationally strong Head of Cold Chain Operations to lead and optimize warehouse and logistics operations across Luzon. The role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and leading transformation and change management efforts across the organization. This position is based in Luzon and reports directly to the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end cold chain operations, including warehouse management, distribution, and temperature-controlled logistics.
- Drive the development and implementation of standardized SOPs, performance metrics, and operational workflows.
- Lead transformation initiatives, including the integration of automation technologies (e.g., Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – ASRS).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with business growth targets and client expectations.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and capability-building across operations teams.
- Champion continuous improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives to align with industry best practices.
- Act as a key stakeholder in the organization’s digitalization and automation roadmap.
- Support expansion projects including the doubling of cold storage capacity to meet growing demand.
- Partner closely with senior leadership to drive cultural alignment and change management.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in leading large-scale cold chain, temperature-controlled logistics, or warehouse operations in Philippines
- Strong track record in operational excellence, process improvement, and large-scale transformation.
- Experience with implementing automation technologies (ASRS, WMS, etc.) is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to engage and align local teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Open to candidates from 3PL, FMCG, QSR, or retail distribution sectors with relevant cold chain experience.