Assistant Production Manager
Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGERFruitways Farming has an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Production Manager to take responsibility of a fruit production unit in the Grabouw area. Reporting to the Production Manager at Glen Elgin, this position will take the lead in achieving the production unitxe2x80x99s targets by applying horticultural and management best practise.Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinating the activities of the various production functions to ensure that the operation runs efficiently and effectively
- Delegate tasks, coach & support production supervisors and ensure motivated teams work toward achieving set targets
- Be able and willing to handle basic disciplinary actions when needed.
- Identify training needs for production supervisors
- Measure and monitor productivity and quality and propose solutions to facilitate continuous improvement
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture and/or similar technical or managerial qualification
- Minimum 2-3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a similar role preferred.
- Apple and/or Pear farming experience is not a necessity but will be beneficial
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Time management skills
- Good organizational and delegation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Valid Driverxe2x80x99s Licence
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1411238
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGrabouw, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned