Job Description

Job Summary MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Logistics
- A minimum of 5 years of experience within the fruit export and/or import industry.
- Excellent computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Self-motivated, result-driven, exceptional attention to detail, and able to take initiative.
- The successful candidate should be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, be flexible and adapt to the situation and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
- Valid drivers license
- Valid passportKEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:General Administration
People Management and Administration
- Manage and oversee Packhouse teams.
- Manage casual staff and permanent employee numbers - Casual labour recruitment, Leave, Salaries, Overtime.
- Follow up on salary and wage payments.
- Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with company policy.
- Oversee performance management, workforce planning and recruitment within the EPZ
- Organise and follow-up on weekly meetings to discuss various issues at EPZ including Labour, Security etc.
EPZ Security
- Ensure the safety of staff as well as company property.
- Ensure adherence to EPZ/Customs access control required for all EPZ facilities.
- Ensure compliance with all local and international security requirements with particular emphasis on customer requirements.
- Coordinate security trainings and PPE for EPZ staff.
Transport
- In coordination with Transport Manager, oversee site logistical operations
- Facilitate and schedule transport of EPZ workers
- Ensure that trucks are released as scheduled
- Coordinate the running of the inter-farm truck
- Ensure that the produce is dispatched at the stipulated temperature
EPZ Store
- Overall, in charge on EPZ Store
EPZ Canteen
- Conduct periodical audits to ascertain adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract
EPZ Clinic
- Overall, in charge on EPZ ClinicPackhouse Management
General
- Ensure facilities are clean and well run
- Ensure hygiene standards are maintained
- Monitor labour efficiency and authorize overtime for the pack house staff
- Ensure that the packhouse comply with all the applicable local and international standards
- Liaise with farm managers to ensure that crop harvesting and deliveries to the pack house are efficient and timely
- Monitor raw material utilization; ensure that waste/rejects are within acceptable limits and all dumps are authorized
- Effectively communicate with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, and outload volume and packhouses packing capacity
- Co-ordinate all preparations for audits and customer visits along with the Technical Teams
- Facilitate daily logistics for Shipments to Airport
- Check shipments of both veg and roses to ensure no discrepancies arise
- Identify and advise Senior Management on any emerging issues affecting the EPZ operations whether it be in the floriculture or horticulture units
- Develop work plans and budgets
- Ensure that the packhouse management systems (Veg and Roses Manager) are used appropriately and that the reports generated from them are a true reflection of the packhouse operations.Packhouse Maintenance
- Arrange for prompt repair and maintenance of Packhouse equipment and external machinery - Cold rooms, Water system and Solar system.
- Monitor the efficiency of the cold rooms to ensure that the specified temperatures for the various products are maintained
- Liaise with Head Office for the procurement of all materials required for maintenance
- Maintain the physical condition of the facilityONLY short-listed candidates will be contactedFarm Manager SARecruiter

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