Senior Citrus Packhouse Manager - Nelspruit

Dante Personnel; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dante Personnel is seeking an experienced Packhouse Operations Manager in South Africa. The role requires deep knowledge of citrus packing, operational planning, labour utilization, and throughput optimisation. Leadership of multiple packhouses is essential.

Proven cost control and budget monitoring skills, plus familiarity with compliance standards such as GlobalG.A.P., FSSC, and SIZA, are highly valued. Proactive problem solving and overtime flexibility will be demanded.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in fruit packing / packhouse operations, with proven management experience.
• Grade 12 / Matric plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or related fields will be an advantage.
• Experience leading multiple packhouses or operational units is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of citrus and other fruit packing operations, including planning, labour, throughput.

Kenntnisse

8+ years experience in fruit packing/​

Leadership of multiple packhouses/oper

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management

Qualification in Industrial Engineering / Agriculture / Business Management or related field (advantage)

Tools

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, Business Management or a related field will be an advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in fruit packing / packhouse operations, with proven management experience
• Proven experience managing and leading multiple packhouses or operational units will be an advantage
• Strong understanding of citrus and other fruit packing operations, including operational planning, labour utilisation, packing efficiency and throughput
• Strong financial understanding, including budget management, cost control and monitoring of operational expenses
• Experience with Power BI or similar management information systems will be an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational and financial information and implement corrective actions
• Knowledge and understanding of GlobalG.A.P., food safety, FSSC, SIZA, Health & Safety and other relevant compliance requirements
• Prepared to work long hours / overtime when operational requirements dictate
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English