Raw Fruits Manager

KLT FRUITS, INC.; Dasmariñas; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KLT FRUITS, INC. in Dasmariñas, Cavite, is seeking a hands-on Raw Materials Supervisor to oversee incoming fruit shipments, ensure quality and maintain proper storage.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with procurement and production, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while minimizing waste. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are required; ERP systems experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing raw materials or produce in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of fruit handling, storage, quality assessment and food safety practices.
• Experience with inventory management systems and tracking methodologies.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to fruit processing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Leadership and team management capabilities with experience supervising staff.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret quality and inventory metrics.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Computer literacy and experience with inventory management or ERP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, inspection and documentation of all incoming raw fruit shipments.
• Manage raw fruit inventory, storage, rotation and tracking to minimize waste.
• Conduct quality assessments and grading/sorting to meet processing needs.
• Collaborate with procurement and production to forecast raw fruit needs.
• Implement storage protocols with temperature and humidity controls.
• Monitor inventory metrics, wastage and costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Train and supervise raw fruit handling staff and enforce SOPs.
• Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers to address supply chain concerns and maintain vendor relations.

Skills

Fruit handling

Inventory management

Quality assessment

Food safety practices

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversee the receipt, inspection and documentation of all incoming raw fruit shipments to ensure compliance with quality specifications and company standards

• Manage raw fruit inventory levels, including storage conditions, rotation and tracking to minimize waste and ensure freshness

• Conduct regular quality assessments and perform grading and sorting of raw fruits to meet processing requirements

• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast raw fruit requirements and plan procurement schedules

• Implement and maintain proper storage protocols, including temperature and humidity control, to preserve fruit quality

• Monitor and report on raw fruit inventory metrics, wastage rates and cost management

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and company policies across all raw fruit handling operations

• Train and supervise raw fruit handling staff, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures

• Identify and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary

• Liaise with suppliers to address supply chain concerns and maintain strong vendor relationships

JOB QUALIFICATION:

• Proven experience managing raw materials or produce in a manufacturing or food processing environment

• Strong knowledge of fruit handling, storage, quality assessment and food safety practices

• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management systems and tracking methodologies

• Sound understanding of food safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to fruit processing

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with experience supervising staff

• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret quality and inventory metrics

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing operational demands

• Computer literacy and experience with inventory management or enterprise resource planning systems is desirable