Night-Shift Packing Line Lead (Fruit Packing)

Fruitways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in South Africa is seeking a Packing Line Supervisor at their Molteno Packhouse, located in Grabouw. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee packaging processes ensuring compliance with required food safety standards, and facilitate efficient production flow. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, knowledge of fruit quality standards, and must be flexible in working hours, including night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a production environment, preferably in a Fruit Packing operation.
• Knowledge of fruit quality standards and packing machinery.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor effective fruit grading and packing procedures per specific market standards.
• Ensure correct working methods regarding food safety.
• Report relevant production information to assist management.
• Minimise downtime through effective planning and communication.
• Lead and develop a team of ±20 workers.

Skills

Monitoring effective fruit grading

Food safety regulations knowledge (BRC and HACCP)

Team leadership

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Production Management

Job description

A leading agri-business in South Africa is seeking a Packing Line Supervisor at their Molteno Packhouse, located in Grabouw. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee packaging processes ensuring compliance with required food safety standards, and facilitate efficient production flow. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, knowledge of fruit quality standards, and must be flexible in working hours, including night shifts and weekends.