Production Shift Manager

Helderberg Personnel; Villiersdorp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in South Africa seeks an experienced operations supervisor for a fresh produce packhouse. You will lead Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to ensure packing programmes are implemented and production targets are met.

Review lines against packing program, report deviations to the Production Manager, and pack fruits to market standards. You will track shift KPIs, minimise downtime, and coordinate bins, packing materials, and staff across lines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or relevant training in operations.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a fresh produce packhouse or FMCG production environment, with at least 2-3 years in a Junior Management role
• In-depth knowledge of production and quality of fruit (apples and pears)
• Experience managing a team through Line Managers/Supervisors
• Sound computer knowledge (Vitrax and MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Manage Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to ensure packing programmes are effectively implemented, and production targets are met
• Review packing lines according to packing program and report on deviations to the Production Manager
• Packing of fruits according to correct market requirements and standards
• Coordinate bins and packing material process for packing lines
• Track and report on shift KPIs (kg packed per line, pack-out %, downtime) and take corrective action on underperforming lines
• Manage production/pack line downtime to a minimum, escalating recurring mechanical or resourcing issues
• Continual quality inspection throughout the day according to the packing program
• Receive and analyse quality reports and coordinate adjustments to packing when appropriate
• Check sizes and weights of fruit and adjust diameter, if necessary
• Allocate wage staff across lines per pack plan and labour availability
• Assist with relevant administration and/or reporting for audit purposes
• Ensure adherence to relevant health & safety standards
• Management of BRCGS and relevant quality standards and procedures

Skills

Line management

Shift coordination

Quality inspection

Performance tracking

Education

Tertiary Qualification or relevant training in operations

Tools

Vitrax

MS Office

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to ensure packing programmes are effectively implemented, and production targets are met


• Review packing lines according to packing program and report on deviations to the Production Manager


• Packing of fruits according to correct market requirements and standards


• Coordinate bins and packing material process for packing lines


• Track and report on shift KPIs (kg packed per line, pack-out %, downtime) and take corrective action on underperforming lines


• Manage production/pack line downtime to a minimum, escalating recurring mechanical or resourcing issues


• Continual quality inspection throughout the day according to the packing program


• Receive and analyse quality reports and coordinate adjustments to packing when appropriate


• Check sizes and weights of fruit and adjust diameter, if necessary


• Manage the allocation of wage staff across lines in line with the pack plan and labour availability, adjusting for absenteeism and throughput changes during the shift


• Assist with relevant administration and/or reporting for audit purposes


• Ensure adherence to relevant health & safety standards


• Management of BRCGS and relevant quality standards and procedures

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification or relevant training in operations


• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a fresh produce packhouse or FMCG production environment, with at least 2-3 years in a Junior Management role


• In-depth knowledge of production and quality of fruit (apples and pears)


• Experience managing a team through Line Managers/Supervisors


• Sound computer knowledge (Vitrax and MS Office)