Packhouse Assistant Manager
George, Western Cape, South AfricaRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Packhouse Assistant Manager oversees day-to-day packhouse operations, supervising staff, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety and food-safety compliance in a fast-paced production environment.
About this role
Packhouse Assistant Manager
Reporting to: Packhouse Manager
Our client in the agricultural sector is looking to appoint a motivated Packhouse Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day management of packhouse operations. This opportunity is ideal for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is eager to grow within the fresh produce industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the **coordination and supervision of daily packhouse activities **, including managing staff and workflow
- Maintain strong operational oversight to ensure consistent product quality and accurate packhouse processes and documentation
- Monitor and manage **packaging material stock levels **, ensuring timely replenishment
- Support the development and implementation of best practice operational procedures
- Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety within the packhouse
- Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and quality assurance standards
- Ensure all products meet required specifications for both local and export markets
This position would suit a detail-oriented and observant individual who is well organised and able to perform effectively in a demanding production environment.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Previous supervisory or management experience will be advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good numerical ability and planning skills
- Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work effectively within a team
- High levels of integrity and reliability
- Ability to work independently while meeting operational targets and deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required
- Exposure to food safety or quality systems such as HACCP, BRC or similar would be beneficial
- Experience in a soft fruit or labour-intensive packhouse environment will be advantageous
- Own reliable transport is required
- Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment
Skills
BRCFood Safety SystemsHACCPInventory ManagementPackaging Material ManagementProduction PlanningQuality AssuranceQuality ControlRegulatory AdherenceSafety ComplianceStaff SupervisionWorkflow Coordination
