Kirkwood 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

• Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed).
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
• 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.
• Production and management experience would be an advantage.
• Experience in operating of electronic sizer or computer-based machinery.
• 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 activities is required.
• Managing an integrated team.
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Include Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Computer systems used by the company.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIRED

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

 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 with the company’s 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.

 ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted