Packhouse Manager

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a Packhouse Manager in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role involves managing packing operations and ensuring quality standards are adhered to for citrus packaging. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the citrus packing industry and strong management skills.

Applicants must be Grade 12 certified, with a B-Degree being advantageous. Skills in communication, production management, and computer literacy are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required; relevant B-Degree advantageous.
• 5+ years in citrus packing industry preferred.
• Experience operating an electronic sizer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packing operations during shifts.
• Ensure adherence to marketing and quality standards.
• Manage resources and costs effectively.

Skills

Communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Production and management experience

Understanding of local and export quality standards

Computer literacy with Excel experience

Ability to multitask

Background in the citrus packing industry

Education

Grade 12 (Umalusi National Senior Certificate)

Relevant B-Degree (M+3)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Computer systems used by the company

Job description

Overview

Packhouse Manager – Our client in the Agriculture Industry is seeking a Packhouse Manager to join their team.

Job Location: Kirkwook

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Umalusi National Senior Certificate); A relevant B-Degree (M+3) would be advantageous
• Background in the citrus packing industry with a minimum of 5 years’ packing line experience would be an advantage
• Good understanding of local and export quality standards
• Computer literacy with Excel experience
• Production and management experience would be an advantage
• Experience in operating an electronic sizer
• Communication skills in English and Afrikaans – Xhosa an advantage
• Willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus packing industry
• General business acumen
• Computer packages & system(s) currently in use by the company (technology savvy).
• Facilitation, Coordination & Analysis
• Liaison & Communication
• High capacity to represent the brand
• Ability to multitask
• Remain attentive in an often-busy environment
• Be naturally calm and focused
• Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required
• Managing an integrated team
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Outlook)
• Computer systems used by the company

Key Performance Areas

• Coordination of packing operations during shift.
• Ensure that marketing requirements are followed with regard to various types, market requirements, and quality.
• Adhering to quality standards in accordance to the Unifrutti Citrus Packing guide’s requirements around internal and external quality as well as packing and pallet standards.
• Resources & Cost management.
• Adhering to food safety standards.
• Increase productivity by means of continuous motivation and performance measurements.