Operations Manager (fruit)

JVR Software; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a candidate for a leadership role in the fruit industry, focusing on pack house operations. The role requires oversight of multiple departments, budget responsibilities, and performance management to optimise the workforce while ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.

The position also involves overseeing administrative and HR tasks, with long irregular hours during peak seasons and shorter hours off-season.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in fruit industry in a pack house environment (preferably citrus).
• Knowledge of GlobalGAP, SIZA and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various departments
• Budgets
• Conduct performance management for staff
• Ensure workforce is optimised
• Adhere to various safety and compliance standards
• Oversee admin and HR

Skills

Experience in fruit industry

GlobalGAP knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• At least 7 years experience in fruit industry in a pack house environment (preferably citrus)
• Knowledge of GlobalGAP, SIZA and Food Safety

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee various departments
• Budgets
• Conduct performance management for staff
• Ensure workforce is optimised
• Adhere to various safety and compliance standards
• Oversee admin and HR

This position requires you to work long irregular hours in season. During off season you will work shorter hours.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification preferred
• At least 7 years experience in fruit industry in a pack house environment (preferably citrus)
• Knowledge of GlobalGAP, SIZA and Food Safety