Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production, Operations, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within a production environment, preferably within the citrus industry.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management role.
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of quality, environmental and safety management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of BRC, HACCP, ISO, SIZA and Global GAP requirements.
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage production operations and achieve key performance indicators.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage costs and operate effectively within an approved budget.
• Willingness to work either day or night shift during the citrus season.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic packhouse operational plans.
• Achieve packhouse goals and objectives through agreed key performance indicators.
• Lead, motivate and manage staff to achieve packhouse targets.
• Coordinate and execute the packing programme as planned and prioritised by the Marketing department.
• Ensure high-quality citrus fruit is packed and dispatched efficiently for export and local markets.
• Ensure compliance with customer, quality and market specifications.
• Manage staff effectively and ensure ongoing compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Manage packhouse costs in line with the approved budget.
• Identify, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilisation of equipment, materials and labour.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote sound labour relations within the packhouse.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager – Kirkwood and relevant departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness across packhouse operations.