Fruit Packing Shift Leader – KPI Driven Ops

Helderberg Personnel; Villiersdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor in the Western Cape to lead Line Managers and packing staff on a shift basis. You will ensure packing programmes are implemented, targets met, and quality standards upheld across fresh fruit lines.

You'll oversee KPI tracking, downtime reduction, and safety compliance, coordinating resources and reporting for audits. Strong knowledge of fruit production (apples/pears) and proficiency in Vitrax/MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh produce packhouse or FMCG production environment, with at least 2–3 years in a Junior Management role.
• Strong knowledge of production and quality of fruit (apples and pears).
• Experience managing a team through Line Managers/Supervisors.
• Sound computer knowledge (Vitrax and MS Office).
• Experience implementing packing programmes and meeting production targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to meet packing targets.
• Review packing lines against the packing program and report deviations.
• Oversee fruit packing to market requirements and standards.
• Coordinate bins and packing material for lines.
• Track shift KPIs and take corrective action for underperforming lines.
• Minimise downtime and escalate recurring issues.
• Conduct continuous quality inspection per packing program.
• Coordinate quality reports and packing adjustments.
• Check sizes and weights of fruit and adjust diameter if necessary.
• Allocate wage staff across lines per pack plan and availability.
• Assist with admin/reporting for audits.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.
• Manage BRCGS and relevant quality standards and procedures.

Skills

People management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Quality focus

Education

Tertiary Qualification or relevant training in operations

Tools

Vitrax

MS Office

Job description

Helderberg Personnel is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor in the Western Cape to lead Line Managers and packing staff on a shift basis. You will ensure packing programmes are implemented, targets met, and quality standards upheld across fresh fruit lines.

You'll oversee KPI tracking, downtime reduction, and safety compliance, coordinating resources and reporting for audits. Strong knowledge of fruit production (apples/pears) and proficiency in Vitrax/MS Office are essential.