Howick: PACKHOUSE MANAGER

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager to lead our team in managing daily pack house operations, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining high-quality produce. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fresh produce operations, experience with GlobalG.A.P. systems, and excellent leadership and staff management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Pack House Operations Management: Oversee daily pack house operations including receiving, grading, packing, storage, and dispatching fresh produce.
• Plan and manage packing schedules in line with harvest volumes and delivery requirements.
• Ensure efficient workflow, labour utilisation, and use of equipment.
• Monitor productivity and implement improvements where necessary.
• Ensure produce meets market and customer specifications.
• Quality Control, Food Safety & Traceability: Implement and maintain quality control systems throughout the packing process. Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation standards are adhered to. Maintain full product traceability from field to dispatch.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or proven experience in pack house management or fresh produce operations.
• Experience with GlobalG.A.P. systems, audits, and traceability (essential or highly advantageous).
• Tech-savvy with experience using online labour or farm management systems (Agrigistics experience highly advantageous).
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or proven experience in pack house management or fresh produce operations (e.g., diploma, certificate, degree).

Salary & Benefits

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