Packhouse Assistant Manager

SUMMARY:
Sydsen Recruit is seeking a Packhouse Assistant Manager for a large-scale agricultural operation in George, Western Cape. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with experience in quality control, food safety, labour management, and packhouse operations.

About the Role:
As the Packhouse Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the packhouse, managing a dedicated team, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and optimising packaging processes to meet the demands of international customers.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all packing operations align with forecasted volumes and quality standards.
• Address product quality concerns and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee food safety compliance and traceability processes.
• Capture data and generate quality reports.

• Manage procurement of packaging materials within budget and deadlines.
• Maintain high packaging quality while driving cost efficiency.
• Supervise the packaging team and oversee stock verification.

• Plan and execute daily operations to meet customer orders and efficiency targets.
• Ensure cold chain management and transport logistics are optimized.
• Monitor stock rotation, minimize waste, and meet production goals.
• Handle sales documentation and production verifications.

• Oversee pulp processing, ensuring efficiency, quality control, and waste management.

• Coordinate staffing with management to ensure adequate training and support.
• Adjust workforce levels according to operational demands.

• Enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Oversee cleaning schedules and conduct safety audits.

Requirements:

• Education: Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years in packhouse management or a similar operational role, with expertise in quality control, food safety, and labour management.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and quality control.
  • Proficiency in inventory management and stock rotation.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (Afrikaans and Xhosa advantageous).
• Driver's Licence: Code 8 required.

Additional Information:

• This role involves physical work (lifting, moving products, and working in various weather conditions).
• Overtime and weekend work may be required, especially during peak seasons.
• The Packhouse Assistant Manager will be on-call outside regular hours for emergencies.

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