PACKHOUSE MANAGER - STELLENBOSCH IN STELLENBOSCH

Our client is seeking an experienced, self-motivated and target driven Packhouse Manager (soft fruit) in Stellenbosch. This position will be responsible for the overall management and leadership functions of the Packhouse. Responsibilities: Management of the pack house operations including all pack house staff and operations. Sound leadership and direction in the pack house ensuring quality product output, accuracy and consistency in pack house processes and documentation. Building and implementing best practice policies and principles. Develop and train a team of pack house staff. Ensuring high standards of health and safety practices. Ensuring compliance to all necessary industry quality assurance standards. Meeting all specifications as required by both local and export customers. Procure packaging according to customers specification. Facilitate implementation of information systems. Optimization of packhouse equipment and technologies. Report daily and weekly to producers and group management team. Liaise with exporter on daily and weekly packing requirements. Requirements: Tertiary qualification, preferably Agricultural Diploma. Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing perishable pack houses. Must have excellent management experience. Must have proficient IT skills. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Must have good numerical and planning skills. Must be self-disciplined, a team player, honest and of high integrity. Must be able to work under minimum supervision while meeting the set targets and deadlines. Must be willing to work overtime and weekends. Experience in HACCP, BRC, ISO and or other quality systems. Area: Stellenbosch. Salary: Market Related. Starting date: As soon as possible. Please forward your CV to us if you meet the above-mentioned requirements. Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks from the date of this advertisement. Salary: RMaket elated Job Reference #: RUD59