PRODUCTION MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Hoedspruit Area – Limpopo: The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and production throughputs within the company with experience in packhouse operations with soft citrus or hard citrus or subtropical fruits.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Production Manager role or similar within the fruit packing industry.
• Experience working with mechanical sizer is beneficial
• Relevant operations or agricultural qualification is advantageous

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical abilities are crucial
• Excellent knowledge and computer skills (MS Office)
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes

• Monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan, and daily packing programs
• Ensure relevant quality controls are in place, adhere to and meet customer expectations
• Productivity monitoring and improvement
• Control process to ensure ordering of materials match packing requirements
• Ensure that stock control processes and transactions are in line with systems requirements and best practices
• Ensure efficient packing process that optimise the use of resources and achieve set capacity and productivity levels
• Verifying stock availability and investigating delays
• Executing production plans
• Computing the quantities, qualities and types of materials required by production programmes.
• Controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
• Oversee chemical stock and overseeing the mixture thereof
• Liaise with maintenance team to ensure effective functioning of pack house
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including night shift.

• Ensure relevant safety controls and standards are in place according to HACCP/BRC and compliance standards
• Ensure that all work areas and personnel comply with safety regulations and procedures

• Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
• Manage staff members by rewarding and disciplining staff members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and other managers.
• Manage timesheets, clocking, absenteeism, performance evaluations