Job Description

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification is essential; either Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering degree or diploma is preferable.
• 5+ Yearsxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99 management experience.
• The ability to lead and manage a very large team of permanent and seasonal staff.
• Network, and work with a large number of producers and ensure that the organization will grow and benefit from these efforts.
• A team player as he / she will work with various support functions based at head office.
• Strong ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and Global GAP accreditation requirements.xc3x82
• Experience and interest in technology, process management and continuous improvement.
• Fully computer literate xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x93 MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional resilience to pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for general management of all phases of plant operations, including primary processing, packing, maintenance, logistics, facilities / farm management and product warehousing.
• Recruiting, hiring and training personnel and facility / physical plant up-keep and capital improvements.
• Responsible for annual budget planning and execution.
• Work closely with operations, logistics, and maintenance teams to increase productivity and profitability within the organisation.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to all key resources at the facility.
• Direct, manage, and optimize the overall operations of the Addo packing facility to the benefit of company's producers.
• In conjunction with management, set policies and make decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations.
• Establish systems to collect metrics, analyse productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals.
• Lead the development and deployment of citrus packing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust plant safety and security procedures and training are in place and that operations are in compliance with all required regulations and legislation.
• Lead any labour relations activities involving the plant.
• Direct plant level support functions, including all procurement, engineering, materials, quality assurance and human resources to ensure alignment with overall plant operations.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations managers.
• Instill a positive culture of staff engagement at the facility and demonstrate ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
• Influence various stakeholders as to optimize use of the facility.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you are not contacted within two weeks of applying.

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