Citrus Packhouse Manager

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS: 3 – 5 years citrus packhouse operations experience;Experience in soft citrus will be advantageous. Set and maintain correct sorting and packing targets and standards by operating an optic sizer and sorter (MAFRODA); Operate and maintain automatic and semi-automatic machinery – GOSSAMAR (speedpackers, bin fillers, pallet scanners, pallet strapper.);Mechanical aptitude of packhouse equipment and maintenance requirements;Compliance knowledge including GLOBALGAP, BRCGS, SIZA;Familiar with IT (MS Teams, Power Bi – interpretation, Farm Trace, PalTrack).KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE: Responsible for packing a high quality product;Manage packhouse data, tracking and interpretating reports;Manage staff and maintain high levels of discipline with regards to productivity and timekeeping;Liaise with suppliers;Quality control;Managing of post-harvest chemicals;Implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices / Health and Safety standards for Food Safety;Orchard, special markets registrations and phytclean. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:-      Have exceptional leadership skills demonstrated across all levels of the organisation;-      A systematic and goal orientated person;-      Good communication skills with all levels of staff, management and fellow managers;-      Energetic and able to work longs hours in season;-      Decisive and be able to manage a staff of both skilled and unskilled labour.
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