Stellenbosch Area – Western Cape: This medium-sized farm and are looking for an experienced packhouse manager to run their small/medium-sized packhouse which packs fruit for the export market.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Fully bilingual with good communication skills.
- Have a proven track record in all aspects of packhouse management from fruit intake to containerization.
- Have thorough knowledge of the computerized Vitrax system relating to the entire packhouse cycle.
- Be familiar with a 4-lane pack line with optical sorter and have a basic mechanical knowledge.
- Manage all cold room facilities.
- Ensure that the packhouse complies with all fruit and export industry protocols and industry standards such as BRC, Global gap, etc.
- Supervise and manage a staff complement of 100 persons during the season.
- Have strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Be comfortable liaising with farm managers, suppliers, marketers and exporters.
- Be able to determine packaging requirements and order accordingly.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
