PACKHOUSE MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Farm Manager SA in South Africa seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee citrus and fresh produce packhouse activities, focusing on efficiency and adherence to export standards. You will drive production planning, quality control, and team safety across large, diverse teams and peak-season operations.

The role demands strong leadership, detailed process discipline, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in agricultural operations, with emphasis on compliance and performance

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a citrus or fresh produce packhouse environment.
• In-depth knowledge of packing line equipment, cold chain logistics, and export requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of compliance and certification systems (GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, PPECB).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, packhouse or production management systems).

Responsabilités

• Operational Management
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Labour Management
• Administration & Reporting
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Agri degree or diploma

Outils

Microsoft Office

Packhouse management systems

Description du poste

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a citrus or fresh produce packhouse environment.
• In-depth knowledge of packing line equipment, cold chain logistics, and export requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of compliance and certification systems (GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, PPECB).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, packhouse or production management systems).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High attention to detail and process discipline.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage large, diverse teams.
• Resilient under pressure during peak season operations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in agricultural operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Operational Management
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Labour Management
• Administration & Reporting
• Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted