Packhouse Manager, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Packhouse Manager

Our client in the Agriculture Industry is seeking a Packhouse Manager to join their team.

Job Location: Kirkwook

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Umalusi National Senior Certificate)
  A relevant B-Degree (M+3) would be advantageous
• Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum of 5 years' packing line experience would be an advantage
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards
• Computer literacy with Excel experience
• Production and management experience would be an advantage
• Experience in operating an electronic sizer
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa an advantage
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry
• General business acumen
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company (technology savvy).
• Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis
• Liaison & Communication
• High capacity to represent the brand
• Ability to multitask
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment
• Be naturally calm and focused
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required
• Managing an integrated team
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Outlook)
• Computer systems used by the company

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordination of packing operations during shift.
• Ensure that marketing requirements are followed with regard to various types, market requirements, and quality.
• Adhering to quality standards in accordance to the Unifrutti Citrus Packing guide's requirements around internal and external quality as well as packing and pallet standards.
• Resources & Cost management.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Increase productivity by means of continuous motivation and performance measurements.