SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
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:
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Receiving, weighing, documentation, sampling, and initial quality control of macadamia nuts.
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Overseeing the full drying process.
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Managing stock control across all storage facilities and internal processes.
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Optimising workflow between drying rooms, storage areas, sorting lines, and further processing stages.
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Ensuring safety standards and risk controls are consistently maintained.
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Leading day-to-day packhouse staff operations, including shift planning.
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Reporting daily, weekly, and monthly operational figures to senior management.
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Implementing and maintaining SOPs across all packhouse processes.
Key Requirements
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a packhouse, production, or processing management role.
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Proven operational management experience within a processing plant or warehouse environment.
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Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or a related field (advantageous).
Experience That Will Strengthen Your Application
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Experience leading and managing processing teams.
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Exposure to planning and reporting on processing outputs and efficiencies.
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Knowledge of the macadamia, nut, or seed processing industry.
Key Competencies
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Strong planning, administrative, and management ability.
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Ability to perform under pressure and meet operational targets.
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Detail-oriented with a strong focus on product quality.
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Analytical with strong numerical ability.
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Proficient in MS Office and general computer systems.
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Proactive, positive mindset with strong leadership capability.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to build and maintain key operational relationships.
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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.
