Packaging Manager

Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, Inc.; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Bulacan is seeking a Packing Manager to oversee all packing house operations, ensuring high-quality and efficient packing of fresh produce. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of packing operations, a detail-oriented approach, and proven supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment. This is a full-time on-site position offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Experience in packing, sorting, grading, and handling perishables.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packing activities for accuracy and efficiency.
• Enforce HACCP, GMP, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee staff performance and packing material inventory.

Skills

Packing operations knowledge

Microsoft Excel skills

SOP and packing standards

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, Agribusiness, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Packing Manager – On‑site, Bulacan – Full‑time

Job Overview

Lead and manage all packing house operations to ensure high‑quality, timely, and efficient packing of fresh produce. Implement best practices in sorting, grading, food safety, and documentation, ensuring compliance with HACCP, GAP, and GMP while maintaining a disciplined work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packing activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to quality and grading standards.
• Enforce HACCP, GAP, GMP, and sanitation standards; maintain required documentation and SOPs.
• Oversee manpower schedules, staff performance, coaching, discipline, and packing material inventory.
• Ensure proper temperature control, handling, and maintenance of packing tools, machines, and pre‑cooling areas.
• Align with QA/QC on quality checks, defects, labeling, order preparation, and timely dispatch.
• Monitor yields and line efficiency, enforce 5S, resolve operational issues, and prepare production and manpower reports.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in fresh produce or food manufacturing, preferablygrown produce.
• Strong experience in packing, sorting, grading, and handling perishable products.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GAP, or similar certifications (advantage).
• Proven supervisory experience in packing line teams, manpower planning, and productivity/quality metrics.
• Familiarity with inventory control, yield monitoring, and coordination with QA/QC and logistics.
• Ability to manage documentation and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly detail‑oriented with strict adherence to quality and cleanliness.
• Tough, confident, and assertive leader who enforces discipline and maintains order.
• Organized and able to manage a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands‑on and willing to be on the production floor.
• Capable of multi‑tasking and resolving issues quickly.

Skills, Certifications, and Licenses

• Strong knowledge of packing operations for fresh produce.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to create and follow SOPs, packing standards, and checklists.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.

Preferred Credentials

• Training or certification in HACCP, GAP, GMP, or other food safety programs.
• Knowledge of cold chain handling.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, Agribusiness, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Other courses considered if the candidate has strong relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of relevant work experience, with minimum 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role in fresh produce or food manufacturing.

Working Location

On‑site – Bulacan, Philippines.