production manager – fm2309

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit packing company in Limpopo seeks a Production Manager to oversee packing operations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the fruit packing industry and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing packing plans, ensuring quality control, and overseeing staff performance. A Grade 12 qualification is required, and experience with mechanical sizers is beneficial. Must be willing to work irregular hours.

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.
• Ensure quality controls are in place.
• Productivity monitoring and improvement.
• Control process to meet packing requirements.
• Ensure stock control processes are effective.
• Verify stock availability and investigate delays.
• Oversee chemical stock and mixture.
• Liaise with maintenance team.
• Willing to work irregular hours.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving

Analytical and numerical abilities

Knowledge of MS Office

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work with little supervision

Education

Grade 12

Relevant operations or agricultural qualification

Tools

Mechanical sizer

Job description

Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo: The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and production throughputs within the company with experience in packhouse operations with soft citrus or hard citrus or subtropical fruits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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 REQUIRED

• 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

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

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted