PACKHOUSE MANAGER - FM2729

Farm Manager SA; KwaZulu-Natal; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Packhouse Manager in the Greytown/Muden area of KwaZulu-Natal to lead the citrus packing operation, ensuring efficient intake, grading, packing, and dispatch to meet export and local market standards.

You will oversee quality control, compliance with safety and certification systems, and coordination of seasonal labour while driving continuous improvement across packing lines and related processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management is required.
• 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

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Formation

Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Food Technology, or Production/Operations Management

Outils

Packhouse systems

Production management systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Greytown / Muden Area, KwaZulu-Natal Province - South Africa: The Packhouse Manager is responsible for the efficient management and coordination of all citrus packing perations at the company.

This role ensures that all fruit is received, graded, packed, and dispatched according to the highest standards of quality, hygiene, safety, and compliance with export and local market requirements.

The Packhouse Manager will play a key role in achieving operational targets, managing seasonal labour, and maintaining consistent throughput during peak seasons.

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.
• 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.