Nightshift Packshed Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for quality, efficiency, and people development — even when the rest of the world is asleep? A well-established and rapidly expanding fresh-produce manufacturer is seeking a Nightshift Packhouse Manager to take full ownership of night operations, productivity, and team performance within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

POSITION INFO:
This role is ideal for someone who thrives after hours, enjoys managing large teams, and is driven to maintain world-class standards in production, packaging, and quality control throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all nightshift packhouse operations to ensure that production targets are met accurately and efficiently.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of ±40 employees across packing, quality control, and dispatch.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality, and cold chain standards.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate workflow to optimise efficiency during the night.
• Manage inventory, minimise waste, and ensure optimal product freshness for next-day distribution.
• Maintain tracking systems for output, labour, rejects, downtime, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and production teams to ensure next-day readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and operational consistency.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a packhouse, production, FMCG, or operations environment.
• Proven experience managing teams of 30+ employees, ideally within shift or night operations.
• A tertiary qualification in Operations, Production, or Agriculture is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, cold chain management, and packhouse operations.
• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic production/packhouse systems.
• Must have reliable transport due to late-night working hours.

• Hands-on leader with a proactive, disciplined management style.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Able to remain calm, structured, and solutions-driven under pressure.
• Strong people development capabilities with a focus on performance and accountability.
• Adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

• Work for a respected, growth-driven brand in the fresh produce industry.
• Lead a full operational team during nightshift with autonomy and authority.
• Play a major role in next-day readiness and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary, long-term career growth, and a highly supportive culture.
• An environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong leadership.