PACKHOUSE MANAGER – FM1742

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