Packhouse Manager at Frank Management Consult Ltd

S/He will be tasked with a duty to assist and support the Farm Manager with the operational activities of the packhouse, managing the team and ensuring operational plans are implemented and outcomes achieved.

Packhouse Manager Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Management of the pack house operations including all pack house staff and operations
• Leadership and direction in the pack house processes and documentation.
• Develop & Implement crop packaging planning and scheduling of supply budgets
• Analyze and report on post-harvest financial parameters established for the site.
• Report grower production data for reconciliation purposes
• Ensure compliance to packhouse safety operating procedures of staff for all equipment and machinery on site and maintain facilities to a compliant standard at all times.
• Develop and train a team of pack house staff.
• Manage plant and equipment, building assets and maintenance schedules
• Manage and ensure all packhouse technical specifications are implemented, managed, recorded, monitored and audited.

Minimum Requirements for the Packhouse Manager Job

• Degree in an agricultural related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Horticulture /Floriculture packhouse
• Health & Safety: Awareness of H&S legislative requirements, and experience in the implementation of these
• Experience in managing and working within a set budget
• A good understanding of numerical or financial information
• MS- Office competent