PACKHOUSE MANAGER
2024-02-04 - 2024-05-31
Permanent
FM001742
Agriculture
Eastern Cape, Kirkwood / ADDO / Sunday River Valley
Sundays River Valley Area – Eastern Cape: Our client is looking for a Packhouse Manager to join the team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  •  Qualification in Production Management or related field.
  • Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum 5 years’ packing line experience.
  • Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
  • Experience in operating electronic sizer – Maf Roda is advantageous.
  • Communication skills in English and Afrikaans is required – Xhosa will be advantageous.
  • Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry.
  • Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Office.
 
KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  •  Responsible for budget and cost management.
  • Responsible to lead and manage all staff in the pack house.
  • Responsible for planning and coordination of all fruit received from multiple sources.
  • Responsible for the implementation of the production plan.
  • Ensure production targets and efficiencies are met.
  • Responsible for the management of the post-harvest application treatment.
  • Responsible for the entire production quality control process and management of the information. Ensure food safety standards are adhered to. 
  • Ensure that the site is always H&S compliant.
  • Drive BRC and other packhouse related audits,
  • Responsible to provide regular feedback and reports.
  • Manage relationship with PPECB/DAFF.
  • Responsible for the management of all semi-finished and finished goods past the final.
  • Prepare reports timeously and accurately to meet company and department requirement and standards
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more information please contact:
Farm Manager SA - www.farmmanagersa.co.za