Description:
The following vacancy became available at our client - a well-established & progressive grower & packer of citrus & stone fruit in the Citrusdal area .
FRUIT PACKHOUSE MANAGER
The incumbent will, in collaboration with Senior Management, be responsible and accountable for all operational, production, manpower, systems and procedural matters related to the complete fruit packing process, in order to execute the packing programmes for international and local retailers.
Duties - which are carried out within a team environment - refer to, amongst others, the following key aspects:
- planning of all production processes related to achieve optimum throughputs, manpower, packing material and all relevant resources
- optimal sorting and grading of fruit
- compliance with required food safety, quality- and occupational safety standards
- optimal utilization and management of manpower, equipment and materials
- effective prevention and handling of downtime and all problems affecting the production process
- effective record keeping at all times
- managing and maintaining healthy human relations by applying sound leadership skills.
Requirements:
- planning of all production processes related to achieve optimum throughputs, manpower, packing material and all relevant resources
- optimal sorting and grading of fruit
- compliance with required food safety, quality- and occupational safety standards
- optimal utilization and management of manpower, equipment and materials
- effective prevention and handling of downtime and all problems affecting the production process
- effective record keeping at all times
- managing and maintaining healthy human relations by applying sound leadership skills.
- 3-4 years of relevant packing and production management experience
- dynamic and energetic personality and leadership as required in a production and labour intensive work environment
- above-average computer and record-keeping literacy and skills
- relevant tertiary education and knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance will strengthen the application.
- The company offers a stimulating working environment. The market-related remuneration package will include available housing.
Requirements:
- 3-4 years of relevant packing and production management experience
- dynamic and energetic personality and leadership as required in a production and labour intensive work environment
- above-average computer and record-keeping literacy and skills
- relevant tertiary education and knowledge of basic mechanical maintenance will strengthen the application.
- The company offers a stimulating working environment. The market-related remuneration package will include available housing.
Kindly apply to Marianne Rousseau at mwnti@iafrica.com till Wednesday, 12 March 2025.
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