Line Manager (Citrus) - Kirkwood

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Line Manager in Kirkwood's citrus sector. This on-site role involves overseeing production line activities, ensuring product quality, and managing a large team effectively. Candidates must have at least Grade 12 and five years of production management experience, along with computer literacy in MS Office. Knowledge of relevant systems like BRC is beneficial. The position requires flexibility for shifts and participation in maintenance duties outside packing periods.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• A formal qualification in Production / Operations Management is advantageous.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing a large team in a production environment.
• Proven computer literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Knowledge of BRC and QHSE systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hourly and daily production and quality targets are met.
• Identify areas for poor production and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and requirements.
• Maintain continuous quality control measures.
• Report and follow up on equipment failures with Maintenance.
• Record all relevant production and technical data.
• Maintain reports and dashboards to measure performance.
• Identify development areas and manage staff performance.
• Plan staff, stock and resources with internal departments.
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary matters.
• Present daily production progress at Management meetings.

Job description

Our client in the citrus / agricultural industry, based in Kirkwood, is looking to employ an experienced Line Manager. This role will be based on-site in Kirkwood.

Main purpose:

• Planning and execution of the packing of citrus on a production line. This involves managing people and other resources to ensure product is packed according to specification, while production costs and targets are achieved.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• A formal qualification in Production / Operations Management will be advantageous.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing a large team in a production environment.
• Proven computer literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Must be able to draw reports on Excel.
• Knowledge of BRC and QHSE systems will be advantageous.
• Must be willing to work night shift/day shift and form part of the maintenance team outside the fruit-packing period.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that hourly and daily production and quality targets are met.
• Identify areas and reasons for poor production and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to local and international food safety standards and requirements.
• Maintain continuous quality control measures.
• Report and follow up on equipment failures and maintenance requirements with the Maintenance Department.
• Record all relevant production and technical data.
• Maintain and utilize various reports and dashboards to measure performance against targets.
• Identify development areas and manage staff performance.
• Proactively plan staff, stock and other resources with internal departments.
• Exercise effective control of all employee relations, including 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.