Kirkwood/ Addo Area – Eastern Cape: The Packhouse Manager is part of middle management of which the main role is to see that fruit received is sorted and packed as per export and local market requirements

PLEASE NOTE: no on farm accommodation or farm vehicle is offered with this vacancy.  Successful candidate would source their own housing and vehicle etc to get to work
 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed).
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous

 
 KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Background in the citrus packing industry with minimum 5 years’ packing line experience would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
• Computer literacy with Excel experience.
• Production and management experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in operating of electronic sizer.
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa an advantage.
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry.
• General business acumen.
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company

 
SKILLS REQUIRED

• Facilitation, Co-Ordination & Analysis.
• Liaison & Communication.
• High capacity to represent the brand.
• Ability to multitask.
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
• Be naturally calm and focused.
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
• Managing an integrated team.
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Include Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Computer systems used by the company

 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordination of packing operations during shift.
• Ensure that marketing requirements are followed with regards to variety types, market requirements and quality.
• Adhering to quality standards in accordance to Packing guide’s requirements around internal and external quality as well as packing and pallet standards.
• Resources & Cost management.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Increase productivity by means of continuous motivation and performance measurements

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Achievement & results driven, Flexible, Initiative, Responsible, Resilient, Communicate, People management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Planning & organizing, Conflict management, Self-Management, Influence.

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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