Job Description

My Client is a leading grower, packer, and exporter of fresh fruit (citrus and table grapes) in South Africa. Their production units are situated across the Western Cape, with our head office in Bellville near Cape Town. The company has a vacancy for a senior packhouse manager, Their citrus and table grape packhouse is about 10km north of Piketberg, close to our farm, Steenebrug. The position will report to the packing manager at my client and is available immediately.This position will take full control of the packing and logistical operations of the pack house. The main objective will be to add value to the products of the farms/ suppliers.RESPONSIBILITIESThe position will be responsible for all aspects of the management of the pack house, including the fruit sizer and all aspects of production, systems, cold stores, degreening, staff, and quality management. Focus on production efficiency, quality specifications of fruit, and fruit packing as well as adherence to our fruit handling protocol.Main job duties are:

• Optimization of operational efficiencies
• Liaise with farms and suppliers regarding fruit volumes and quality
• Budgeting and cost control
• Packaging planning and scheduling
• Quality control and Food Safety (BRC)
• Management of staff and manpower planning
• Relevant financial/ logistical administration (Paltrack) and recordkeeping
• Stock control and stock-level management

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Background in the citrus/ table grape packing industry with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Technical/administrative background
• Must be willing to work irregular and long hours unique to the citrus/ grape packing industry

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