PRODUCTION MANAGER – CITRUS – HOEDSPRUIT

Agricruitment Limited; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm in Limpopo, South Africa, is seeking a Production Manager. The role involves overseeing production efficiency, quality controls, and managing staff. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position within the fruit packing industry and possess strong communication skills. Irregular hours, including night shifts, may be required. Interested individuals should email their CV in WORD format to the provided address.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Production Manager role or similar within the fruit packing industry.
• Experience working with mechanical sizer is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan and daily packing programs.
• Ensure relevant quality controls are in place.
• Control process to ensure ordering of materials match packing requirements.
• Oversee chemical stock and the mixture thereof.
• Manage timesheets, clocking, absenteeism, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Analytical and numerical abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work with little supervision

Education

Grade 12

Relevant operations or agricultural qualification

Job description

Job purpose:

Overall management of production department, including but not limited to issues pertaining to efficiency, productivity, staff, equipment, hygiene, health, safety and compliance.

Key Accountability Areas:

Operations:

• Monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan, and daily packing programs
• Ensure relevant quality controls are in place, adhere to and meet customer expectations
• Productivity monitoring and improvement
• Control process to ensure ordering of materials match packing requirements
• Ensure that stock control processes and transactions are in line with systems requirements and best practices
• Ensure efficient packing process that optimise the use of resources and achieve set capacity and productivity levels
• Verifying stock availability and investigating delays
• Executing production plans
• Computing the quantities, qualities and types of materials required by production programmes.
• Controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
• Oversee chemical stock and overseeing the mixture thereof
• Liaise with maintenance team to ensure effective functioning of pack house
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including night shift.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure relevant safety controls and standards are in place according to HACCP/BRC and compliance standards
• Ensure that all work areas and personnel comply with safety regulations and procedures

Human Resource Management:

• Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
• Manage staff members by rewarding and disciplining staff members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and other managers.
• Manage timesheets, clocking, absenteeism, performance evaluations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Production Manager role or similar within the fruit packing industry.
• Experience working with mechanical sizer is beneficial
• Relevant operations or agricultural qualification is advantageous

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial
• Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office)
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes

Email CV in WORD format: [e-mail]

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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