Job Description

Westfalia Fruit, 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 avocadoes & 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 Estate, situated in Western Cape, Klapmuts has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

Production Manager

Requirements

Purpose of the role:

To manage and oversee daily production operations within the fruit processing and packing facility, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of products on time, in full, and to the required quality standards. The role focuses on optimizing productivity, reducing operational costs and waste, enforcing health & safety compliance, and achieving OTIF targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Labour management Production procedures and protocol Housekeeping Maintenance & health and safety Quality control Supply chain management

Education:

3 year post matric qualification in Operations Management/Production planning/relevant Agricultural qualification

Experience:

At least 5 years' experience in production within the FMCG industry essential 3 + years in management role essential Knowledge of food safety standards such as HACCP & BRC essential Sound working knowledge of ERP system, i.e. D365 Fully computer literate MS Office, PowerPoint Knowledge of productivity and performance management Experience in production planning

Behavioural Competencies:

Good communicator Motivational Strong belief in teamwork Patience Accountability Excellent communication skills Good interpersonal relationship skills Maintaining excellence under pressure Organizational skills Leadership skills

Benefits

The 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 30 June 2025

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 July 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful