Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo: The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and production throughputs within the company with experience in packhouse operations with soft citrus or hard citrus or subtropical fruits
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Grade 12
· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Production Manager role or similar within the fruit packing industry.
· Experience working with mechanical sizer is beneficial
· Relevant operations or agricultural qualification is advantageous
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial
· Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office)
· Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
· Must be a team player
· Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Operations
· Monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan, and daily packing programs
· Ensure relevant quality controls are in place, adhere to and meet customer expectations
· Productivity monitoring and improvement
· Control process to ensure ordering of materials match packing requirements
· Ensure that stock control processes and transactions are in line with systems requirements and best practices
· Ensure efficient packing process that optimise the use of resources and achieve set capacity and productivity levels
· Verifying stock availability and investigating delays
· Executing production plans
· Computing the quantities, qualities and types of materials required by production programmes.
· Controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
· Oversee chemical stock and overseeing the mixture thereof
· Liaise with maintenance team to ensure effective functioning of pack house
· Must be willing to work irregular hours, including night shift.
Quality and Compliance
· Ensure relevant safety controls and standards are in place according to HACCP/BRC and compliance standards
· Ensure that all work areas and personnel comply with safety regulations and procedures
Human Resource Management
· Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
· Manage staff members by rewarding and disciplining staff members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
· Manage and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and other managers.
· Manage timesheets, clocking, absenteeism, performance evaluations
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
