Hazyview: Packhouse Manager – Macadamia Processing

Our client, a well-established macadamia processing facility situated in one of South Africa’s leading macadamia-producing regions, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Packhouse Manager to take full responsibility for the operational management of its warehousing and processing activities. This is a senior operational role suited to a strong leader who thrives in a high-volume, quality-driven agricultural processing environment. Role Overview The Packhouse Manager will be responsible for the complete management, coordination, and optimisation of all packhouse and processing activities, including: Receiving, weighing, documentation, sampling, and initial quality control of macadamia nuts. Overseeing the full drying process. Managing stock control across all storage facilities and internal processes. Optimising workflow between drying rooms, storage areas, sorting lines, and further processing stages. Ensuring safety standards and risk controls are consistently maintained. Leading day-to-day packhouse staff operations, including shift planning. Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly operational figures to senior management. Implementing and maintaining SOPs across all packhouse processes. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in a packhouse, production, or processing management role. Proven operational management experience within a processing plant or warehouse environment. Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or a related field (advantageous). Experience That Will Strengthen Your Application Experience leading and managing processing teams. Exposure to planning and reporting on processing outputs and efficiencies. Knowledge of the macadamia, nut, or seed processing industry. Key Competencies Strong planning, administrative, and management ability. Ability to perform under pressure and meet operational targets. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on product quality. Analytical with strong numerical ability. Proficient in MS Office and general computer systems. Proactive, positive mindset with strong leadership capability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain key operational relationships. Capable of monitoring multiple processes simultaneously. This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a strategically important processing operation within a growing agricultural sector.