Citrus Packhouse Manager

Our client, situated in the Sundays River Valley has a vacancy for a Citrus Packhouse Manager to join their organisation.

Reporting directly to the Head of Packing & Quality the key activities of this position are as follows:

  • Planning, arranging, and managing processes, procedures and activities related to the sorting and packing of citrus for both local and export markets
  • 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

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

 

Our client is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes and values inclusion and diversity. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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