Packhouse Shift Supervisor

African Reality Trust; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in South Africa seeks a supervisor for Packhouse operations. The role requires qualifications such as NQF 4 and trade experience, along with strong skills in Excel and SAP. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and the ability to manage staff effectively. This position demands meticulous attention to detail and the capability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years supervisory experience in a Packhouse.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Driven individual who can cope under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Packhouse functions.
• Assist with training of Staff.
• Conduct daily routine checks for carton weight and logistics.

Skills

Excel and Word

Excel pivots

Experience with SAP

Good communication skills

Multi-task orientated

Ability to work independently

Education

NQF 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification

Trade (Millwright or similar)

Job description

Qualifications

• NQF 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Trade (Millwright or similar) would be great advantage.

Experience

Must have at least 2 to 4 years supervisory experience in a Packhouse.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supervise all Packhouse functions.
• Act as liaison between Packhouse management and packhouse staff.
• Enforce Staff discipline.
• Assist with training of Staff.
• Communicate working hours & overtime with Staff.
• Assist with running the shift; Start Packhouse 30 minutes prior to shift, stay 30 min after end of shift to complete running machine and pump checklists to ensure all components have been switched off. Sound lunch alarm before and after lunch, start and stop Packhouse.
• Conduct daily routine checks for carton weight, carton bulging, wax applications, juice & brix reports, culling & logistics, fruit rejected to juice.
• In off season Assist with Packhouse maintenance.

Required Skills

• Excel and Word
• Excel pivots
• Experience with SAP
• Good communication skills
• Multi-task orientated
• Ability to work independently

Basic Skills Requirements

• Ability to pay "attention to detail"
• Driven individual who can cope under pressure

Personality attributes

• Reliable
• Honest
• Trust worthy
• Precise
• Meticulous
• Hard working

Who may apply?

Any person who may be interested and who complies with the qualifications, experience and competencies stipulated may apply.

Application Procedure