Citrus Packhouse Manager

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000626/EV

Date posted:

Friday, July 1, 2022

Location:

Musina, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

An established Citrus Farm is seeking experienced candidates to fill their Packhouse Manager and Office Manager positions (a couple would be ideal) to ensure the smooth running of the packing operations and facilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the Packhouse Manager role:

Must have completed a National Senior Certificate
A Technical tertiary qualification would be an added advantage
Minimum of 7 years’ work experience in a similar environment, with 2 years’ in a management role will be required
Must be computer literate
Excellent communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, interpersonal and IR skills are important for this role
Knowledge of handling chemicals and relevant waste management protocols would be ideal
Experience in a Global GAP and SANSA accredited facility is essential

The Packhouse Manager will be responsible for:

Managing the daily activities, including labour within the packing line.
Monitoring the dumb tank, pH, and chlorine levels.
Supervising activities at the pre-sorter, bath, drying tunnel, wax applicator, sizer etc.
Checking fruit size, quality, blemishes etc.
Ensuring the correct packing of cartons (patterns, filling, brand, labels), palletizing (pattern, quality, strapping, height, corner pieces, weight, labelling) and loading.
Checking consignment notes and supporting documents for correctness.
Loading trucks and checking hygiene, corner pieces, covers etc.
Monitoring de-greening properties, including temperature, humidity, ethylene, pressure etc.
Ensuring overall quality control.
Implementing stock management procedures, especially for packaging materials.
Performing sampling and fruit internal tests, and managing retention samples.
Managing the transport of finished products.
Managing process flow and planning for the carton folding activities.
Building and maintaining relationships with the PPECB.
Managing DALRRD export regulations, applications, and submissions.
Monitoring and uploading required phytclean data.
Assisting with marketing functions.
Liaising with Export Agents on daily and weekly planning.
Monitoring the agrigate system.
Reviewing all daily reports.
Ensuring all daily data is captured and correct.
Preparing and submitting daily QC reports.

Minimum requirements for the Office Manager role:

Must have completed a National Senior Certificate
A relevant tertiary qualification would be an added advantage
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance/office administration role will be required
Previous experience in a full debtor’s function would be ideal
Must be computer literate, and ideally have SAGE experience
Good communication and writing skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, are important
Knowledge of the export process for fruit products will be an added advantage

The Office Manager will be responsible for:

Carrying out the complete debtors’ function for the sales and export of fruit.
Preparing export invoices and reconciliations for various products.
Processing daily forex related transactions.
Performing cash book allocations and reconciliations using Qlikview and Sage.
Liaising with Exports regarding account queries.
Processing monthly small debtors invoicing and statements.
Carrying out any ad-hoc cash sales.
Handling Sage month-end processes.
Performing office management and general reception duties.
Compiling and distributing weekly farm reports.
Ordering and managing office consumables.
Communicating with the Driver regarding daily schedules.
Conducting ABSA cash card management and reconciliations.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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