Packhouse Manager – Citrus – Letsitele

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS:3-5 years citrus packhouse 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 (speed packers, 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 interpreting reports.Manage staff and maintain high levels of discipline with regards to productivity and timekeeping.Liase 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:Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated across all levels of the organisation.A systematic and goal-oriented person.Good communication skills with all levels of staff, management, and fellow managers.Energetic and able to work long hours in season.Decisive and able to manage a staff of both skilled and unskilled labour.
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