PACKING LINE PRODUCTION MANAGER Â?? EASTERN CAPE IN CAPE TOWN

Minimum requirements for the role: A relevant tertiary qualification in Production or Operations Management or related qualification is preferred. Minimum 5 years previous management experience managing a large team within a production, manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential for this role. Previous experience having worked within the food and related industries is preferred. Strong communication skills. Knowledge of BRC, QHSE, HACCP, and global GAP accreditation is advantageous. Experience in managing a production or packhouse facility is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Achieving packhouse goals and objectives through the agreed KPIs. Formulating and executing continuous improvement plans. Coordinating and executing the packing programme as planned and prioritised by the Marketing Department. Effectively managing staff and ensuring compliance with Company policies. Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements. Managing costs within the packhouse against the budget. Leading and motivating the Packhouse Team to take ownership and pride in delivering the highest quality of product according to grade. Applying WCM or lean techniques to improve accuracy and productivity. Communicating and assisting Growers (primary customer). Ensuring the adherence to local and international food safety standards and requirements. Ensuring continuous quality control measures are adhered to. Reporting any equipment failure and maintenance requirements to the Engineering Department. Maintaining and utilising various reports as dashboards in order to measure against targets. Identifying development areas and managing people performance. Pro-active planning of staff, stock and other resources with internal departments. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.