Line Manager (Citrus)

Headhunters; Addo; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Line Manager to oversee production processes in Addo's citrus industry. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience managing large teams, strong computer skills, and knowledge of food safety standards. Responsibilities include planning production, ensuring quality, and reporting on performance. This role involves proactive staff management and maintaining compliance with quality control measures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience managing a large team in a production environment.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office, able to draw reports on Excel.
• Knowledge of BRC and QHSE systems will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hourly and daily production and quality targets are met.
• Identify areas for improving production and address them.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards.

Skills

Management of large teams

Proven computer literacy - MS Office

Knowledge of food safety standards

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Formal qualification in Production / Operations management

Job description

Overview

Our client in the citrus / agricultural industry based in Addo is looking to employ an experienced Line Manager. This role will be based in Addo.

Main purpose

Planning and execution of the packing of citrus on a production line. This involves managing the people and other resources to pack product that is aligned to specification and production costs and goals are achieved.

Requirements

• The candidate must have passed Grade 12 (Matric)
• Formal qualification in Production / Operations management will be an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing a large team in production environment.
• Proven Computer literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Able to draw reports on excel.
• Knowledge of BRC and QHSE system will be of advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that hourly and daily production and quality targets are met.
• Identify areas and reasons for poor production and address them.
• Ensuring the adherence to local and international food safety standards and requirements.
• Assurance of continuous quality control measures.
• Report any equipment failure and maintenance requirements to Engineering department.
• Record all relevant production and technical data.
• Maintain and utilize various reports and dashboards in order to measure against targets.
• Identify development areas and manage people performance.
• Pro-active planning of staff, stock and other resources with internal departments.
• Effective control of all employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and absenteeism related matters.
• Present daily production progress and planning reports at Management meetings.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.