Job Description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for quality, efficiency, and people development -- even when the rest of the world is asleep? A well-established and rapidly expanding fresh-produce manufacturer is seeking a Nightshift Packhouse Manager to take full ownership of night operations, productivity, and team performance within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives after hours, enjoys managing large teams, and is driven to maintain world-class standards in production, packaging, and quality control throughout the night.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all nightshift packhouse operations to ensure that production targets are met accurately and efficiently.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 40 employees across packing, quality control, and dispatch.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and cold chain standards.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate workflow to optimise efficiency during the night.
• Manage inventory, minimise waste, and ensure optimal product freshness for next-day distribution.
• Maintain tracking systems for output, labour, rejects, downtime, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and production teams to ensure next-day readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and operational consistency.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in a packhouse, production, FMCG, or operations environment.
• Proven experience managing teams of 30+ employees, ideally within shift or night operations.
• A tertiary qualification in Operations, Production, or Agriculture is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, cold chain management, and packhouse operations.
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic production/packhouse systems.
• Must have reliable transport due to late-night working hours.

Traits & Competencies:

• Hands-on leader with a proactive, disciplined management style.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Able to remain calm, structured, and solutions-driven under pressure.
• Strong people development capabilities with a focus on performance and accountability.
• Adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Work for a respected, growth-driven brand in the fresh produce industry.
• Lead a full operational team during the nightshift with autonomy and authority.
• Play a major role in next-day readiness and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary, long-term career growth, and a highly supportive culture.
• An environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong leadership.

How to Apply: If you're ready to take on a leadership role where your nightshift expertise can make a massive operational impact, apply now!
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Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities.
For more information please contact:
Kavian Naidoo

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