Pack House Manager - Fruit Export Company #0912

Oorsig

Ons werf aan namens ons kliënt, 'n gevestigde vrugtekwekerorganisasie, verpakker en uitvoeronderneming met bedrywighede regoor verskeie Wes-Kaapse areas. Hulle benodig 'n bekwame Verpakkingslyn Toesighouer om aan te sluit by hulspan by 'n moderne verpakkingsfasiliteit geleë naby Piketberg.

Hierdie familie-bedryf fokus op die verskeping van hoë-gehalte sitrusvrugte en tafeldruiwe na wêreldwye bestemmings, insluitend die Verenigde Koninkryk. Met sewe boerderyeiendomme dwarsoor die Wes-Kaap en uitgebreide bedryfskundigheid, bied hulle 'n veilige werksituasie met geleenthede vir konstante vordering.

In die posisie van Verpakkingslyn Toesighouer sal u dien as 'n integrale lid van die verpakkingsbedrywighede leierskap, wat 'n volledige skof bestuur om produksiegehalte, standaard-nakoming en arbeidsmag-effektiwiteit te waarborg. Hierdie onmiddellike vakature pas 'n produksie-georiënteerde individu wat uitblink in 'n dinamiese landbou-omgewing.

Aanvangdatum: Onmiddellik

Pos tipe: Permanent, op die perseel

Verslag aan: Verpakhuisbestuurder

Posisie: Verpakhuis ongeveer 10 km noord van Piketberg

Hoof verantwoordelikhede

• Ontwikkel en organiseer verpakkingsaktiwiteite vir jou toegewese skof
• Waarborg dat die beste uitpakverhoudings deurlopend behaal word
• Handhaaf strawwe kwaliteitsbeheer- en voedselveiligheidsvereistes volgens uitvoerregulasies
• Lei, inspireer en beheer skofwerkspanne om werkverrigting en deelname aan te wakker
• Hou toesig oor tydadministrasie en produksiedoelmatigheid dwarsoor die verpakkingslyn
• Implementeer voortgesette verbeteringspogings om operasionele effektiwiteit te verhoog
• Skakel met die verpakkingsbestuurgroep om produksieteikens te vervul

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established fruit cultivation organisation, packer and export enterprise with operations across several Western Cape areas. They require a skilled Packing Line Supervisor to join their team at a modern packing facility located near Piketberg.

This family-operated business focuses on shipping high-grade citrus fruits and table grapes to worldwide destinations, including the United Kingdom. With seven farm properties throughout the Western Cape and extensive industry expertise, they offer a secure work situation with opportunities for constant progression.

In the position of Packing Line Supervisor, you will serve as an integral member of the packaging operations leadership, managing a complete shift to guarantee production quality, standard compliance and workforce effectiveness. This immediate vacancy suits a production-oriented individual who excels in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent, onsite

Reports To: Pack House Manager

Location: Pack house approximately 10km north of Piketberg

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and organise packaging activities for your allocated shift
• Ensure superior pack-out ratios are continuously maintained
• Uphold stringent quality management and food safety protocols per export regulations
• Guide, inspire and supervise shift workforce to promote output and involvement
• Monitor time administration and production effectiveness throughout the packing line
• Drive continuous enhancement efforts to boost operational efficiency
• Liaise with the packaging operations leadership to fulfil production objectives

Requirements

Opleiding & Akkreditasie:

• Graad 12 (Matrieksertifikaat)
• Toepaslike nagraadse kwalifikasie (bv. B.Agric, B.Tech Prosesingenieurswese, Voedseltegnologie, of soortgelyke tegniese kwalifikasie)

Ondervinding:

• Minstens 5 jaar ervaring in 'n ooreenstemmende verpakkingslyn- of produksietoesigrol

Tegniese Bevoegdhede:

• Rekenaarvaardig met bekwaamheid in MS Office

Taal:

• Ten volle bedrewe in beide Afrikaans en Engels (geskrewe en gesproke)

Toeganklikhed:

• Gewillig om ongewone ure, nagskofte en uitgebreide ure te werk soos benodig tydens piek verpakkingstye

Persoonlike Kenmerke:

• Sterk familiebeginsels en menseverhoudingsvaardighede
• Hoë integriteit en etiese beginsels
• Toewyding aan voortdurende verbetering
• Doeltreffende spanleierskapvermoëns
• Uitstekende kommunikasiebekwaamhede

Voorkeurkwalifikasies:

• Agtergrond in vrugteverpakking, spesifiek sitrus en/of tafeldruiwe
• Vorige ondervinding in 'n vrugteverpakkingsfasiliteitsomgewing
• Produksiegerigde benadering met sterk tegniese aanleg
• Bewese bestuurspotentiaal en leierskapsondervinding
• Uitstekende beplanning en organisatoriese vermoëns
• Sterk kommunikasievaardighede dwarsoor alle organisasievlakke

Requirements

Education & Accredidation:

• Grade 12 (Matriculation certificate)
• Applicable post-secondary qualification (e.g., B.Agric, B.Tech Process Technology, Food Science, or comparable technical certificate)

Background:

• At least 5 years' experience in a corresponding packing line or production supervision role

Technical Competencies:

• Computer literate with capability in MS Office

Language:

• Fully competent in both Afrikaans and English (written and verbal)

Accessibility:

• Willing to work unusual hours, night shifts and extended hours as needed during peak packing periods

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong family principles and people relationship skills
• High integrity and ethical principles
• Commitment to ongoing improvement
• Effective team leadership abilities
• Excellent communication capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fruit packing, specifically citrus and/or table grapes
• Prior experience working in a fruit packing facility environment
• Production-oriented approach with strong technical aptitude
• Proven management potential and leadership background
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Strong communication skills across all organisational levels

Benefits

Vergoeding: R450,000 - R500 000 CTC/ R300,000 - R350,000 netto per jaar

Addisionele voordele:

• Loopbaanvooruitgang binne 'n uitbreidende organisasie
• Permanente indiensneming by 'n bestendig, familie-besit organisasie
• Geleentheid om met 'n toonaangewende uitvoerder in Suid-Afrika se premium vrugtebedryf te werk
• Ondersteunende, waardegedrewe organisasiekultuur
• Permanente indiensneming by 'n bestendig, familie-besit organisasie

Remuneration: R450,000 - R500,000 CTC/R300,000 - R350,000 net per annum

Additional Benefits:

• Career development within a growing organisation
• Permanent employment with a stable, family-owned organisation

• Supportive, values-driven company culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading exporter in South Africa's premium fruit industry

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
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Designated Groups: In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference may be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, which include:

• Black people (African, Coloured, and Indian persons)
• Women
• People with disabilities

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• Individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Technical Assistance Guidelines on the Employment of People with Disabilities and the Code of Good Practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities
• Pregnant employees and those on family responsibility leave
• Individuals requiring accommodation for religious or cultural practices

• We engage in consultation to determine effective, reasonable accommodations that do not impose unjustifiable hardship on the employer.

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For client positions, compensation information may be available in the job posting. If not provided initially, remuneration details will be shared during the interview process. Actual remuneration packages are determined based on:
Skills, qualifications, and relevant experience

• Market-related benchmarks
• Internal equity considerations
• The client's remuneration policy and grading structure

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• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

• Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended
• Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, as amended
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997, as amended
• Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000
• Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)
• Skills Development Act 97 of 1998
• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, transfer, training and development, performance management, remuneration, benefits, discipline, and termination of employment.
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• Use objective, job-related criteria in all selection decisions
• Ensure that all job specifications, advertisements, and application forms do not discriminate unfairly
• Apply consistent selection processes and criteria to all candidates
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant information
• Do not require applicants to disclose their HIV status
• Conduct medical testing only where justified and in accordance with legal requirements

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In accordance with the Code of Good Practice on Key Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Employment, both Keller Executive Search and our clients:

• Do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of their HIV status
• Do not require HIV testing as a condition of employment, except in limited circumstances where justified
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Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. Foreign nationals must possess appropriate work authorization to be employed in South Africa. Candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in South Africa during the recruitment process.
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Any disputes arising from alleged unfair discrimination or employment equity matters will be addressed in accordance with the organization's internal grievance procedures and, where applicable, referred to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) or the Labour Court.
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• Keller Executive Search's designated Employment Equity Officer or Human Resources department
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Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment equity requirements, affirmative action measures, and B-BBEE considerations may vary depending on the employer, the specific position, and the employer's Employment Equity Plan. Where positions are designated for candidates from specific designated groups as part of affirmative action measures, this will be clearly indicated in the job advertisement.