Job Description

Mooinooi Area - North West:

The Packhouse manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the packhouse, ensuring high standards in production, quality control and packaging of strawberries.


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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Production or Agriculture (advantageous). Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a packhouse / production / operations role (strawberries). Proven experience managing teams. Strong understanding of food safety, cold chain management, and HACCP principles. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Computer literate (Excel and Outlook). Valid driver's license.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Attention to detail. Must have strong leadership and people development ability. Hands-on and proactive management style. Commitment to quality. Results-driven, adaptable and calm under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Oversee the daily operations of the packhouse, ensuring targets are achieved. Manage and motivate employees across the packing, quality control, and dispatch functions. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times. Manage production schedules and coordinate workflow to optimise efficiency. Manage inventory levels and reduce waste while maintaining product freshness. Implement and maintain systems for tracking output, labour, and performance metrics.

- Work closely with logistics, procurement, and production teams to ensure on- time delivery.

Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement in productivity and processes.

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short-listed candidates will be contacted.