Packhouse Foreman

SUMMARY:
A position has become available for a Packhouse Foreman in the pome fruit - industry.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Matric
• Diploma / degree in Operations or Production Management
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Production / Packhouse environment
• 2 Years should have been on Supervisory/Management level
• Knowledge and understanding of - fruit quality standards, customer specifications, packing material and packing machinery
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Food Safety & Safety regulations
• Willing to work shifts

Responsibilities:

• Production Planning: Ensure fruit per packing line is scheduled according to a packing program
• Production Objectives: Plan, organise and manage employees per packing line
• Quality Management: Focus on the sorting of fruit by making sure the right quality fruit ends up in the right grade as per sorting specifications
• Personnel Management: Maintain discipline in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Ensure employee morale remains positive by being involved on the Production floor
• Financial Management: Assist with cost management of the Packhouse budget
• Equipment Management: Liaise with the engineering department by providing accurate and timely information regarding equipment that is not functioning properly, could potentially break down or damage fruit
• Audit Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment in line with the company’s Safety System. Complete incident investigations and make recommendations to prevent recurrence of incidents
• Ensure that Packhouse Documentation and working methods comply with BRC Standard

 

 

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