LINE MANAGER – FRUIT PACK HOUSE – ROBERTSON

Job purpose
Overall management of department that includes but not limited to efficiency, productivity, staff, equipment, hygiene, health & safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

Draft and monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan, and daily packing programs

Ensure relevant quality controls are in place, adhere to and meet customer expectations.

Ensure relevant safety controls and standards are in place according to HACCP/BRC and company regulations.

Manage and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and other managers.

Productivity monitoring and improvement.

Ensure that all work areas and personnel comply with safety regulations and procedures.

Ensure efficient packing process that optimises the use of resources and achieve set capacity and productivity levels.

Lead and develop staff, ensure staff engagement levels are high.

Verifying stocks and investigating delays.

Managing the volumes of fruit, monitoring and analysing volumes and throughput vs capacity.

Computing the quantities, qualities and types of materials required by production programmes.

Controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources.

Requirements
Grade 12

Previous experience in a similar environment will be advantageous.

Must be willing and eager to learn.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial.

Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office).

Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail.

Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.

This position reports to the Packhouse/General Manager.

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