Job Description

Westfalia Fruit, is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocados & fresh produce 365 days a year & across the globe.With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.Westfalia Fruit Products, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experiencedProduction ControllerPurpose of the role:The main purpose of the role is overall accountability for maintaining factory operational efficiencies and delivers products to meet the customers requirements. The candidate will also ensure that all products are produced according to required specifications and meet the food safety and quality requirements. This will include planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising production process.Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient production processes
• Coordinating production workflow for multiple products and stages
• Monitor production rates and product standards to ensure goals are met
• Assist with system movements of stock (D365 system movements)
• Addressing production issues and concerns to minimize delays and disruptions
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times
• Performing resource allocation and material planning
• Monitoring and reporting on project status, identifying any issues that may affect production timelines.
• Provide Innovation Support - Participate in factory trials
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed.
• Coordinate and direct production teams to ensure product quality and efficiency.
• Analyse production data and recommend improvements.
• Provide reports on production operations and status to Production Manager.
• Required to write procedures and / or reports for Operational working practices
• Coordinating with other departments, such as procurement and quality assurance, to implement procedures and standards
• Train staff on Production requirements (SOPs etc)

RequirementsEducation:

• Matric certificate
• National Diploma in Production Management or equivalent

Experience:

• 3 5 years experience in factory supervision/Operations environment
• Knowledge and understanding of operational systems and methodologies (MRP, D365, SAP etc)
• Understanding Production systems, including common obstacles and effective solutions

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work with a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building,
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
• Keep organizational and time management skills
• Advanced data analysis and data visualization

BenefitsThe Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.The closing date for applications will be 26th March 2025.NB: Should you not receive correspondence 26th April 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful

Westfalia Fruit