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Job Title: Packhouse Manager
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: E.L001661/HA
Vacancy Details
Our client in the Agricultural industry is seeking a Packhouse Manager in Addo. The Packhouse Manager is part of middle management of which the main role is to see that fruit received is sorted and
packed as per export and local market requirements.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum 5 years’ packing line experience would be an advantage.
- Good understanding of local and export quality standards.
- Production and management experience would be an advantage.
- Experience in operating electronic sizer or computer-based machinery.
- 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.
Key Performance Areas:
- Coordination of packing operations during shift.
- Ensure that marketing requirements are followed with regards to variety types, market requirements and quality.
- Adhering to quality standards in accordance with the 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.
Skills Required:
- Facilitation, Co-ordination & 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 activities are required.
- Managing an integrated team.
- Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Include Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Computer systems used by the company.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed).
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
Job Ergonomic Requirements & Remuneration/Grading
- Reports to the on-site Operational Manager – Packing.
- Works in the pack house that is interactive, busy and noisy, with multiple of moving parts.
- During off-season, an average of 8.5 working hours per day is required.
- During peak-season, shift rotation and extensive overtime may be required.
- Permanent Salaried position.
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Application Deadline: December 16 2023