Assistant Packhouse Manager
Mayfly Agri Pty Ltd · Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- A leading soft-fruit production operation is seeking an Assistant Packhouse Manager to oversee day-to-day Packhouse operations, ensuring efficient production, product quality and food safety, team performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Minimum requirements for the role
- Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Assistant Packhouse Management
- Previous experience in a Packhouse supervisory or management role, preferably within the fresh produce industry
- Proven experience in both production and quality management
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of quality management systems, HACCP and Global G.A.P.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Assisting with the day-to-day management and operations of the Packhouse.
- Planning and coordinating packing activities to meet customer requirements and demand.
- Maintaining the highest standards of product quality and food safety, including HACCP and Global G.A.P. requirements.
- Leading, managing and developing Packhouse and Dispatch Supervisors and their respective teams.
- Managing packaging materials and ensuring uninterrupted Packhouse operations.
- Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards, company policies and procedures.
- Working closely with Production, Logistics and Commercial teams to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer service.
- Overseeing staff scheduling, training, performance management and labour allocation.
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting on key performance indicators throughput, yield, quality, waste and efficiency.
- Maintaining accurate records, documentation and traceability systems for audits and compliance.
- Preparing for and supporting internal and external quality, food-safety and certification audits.
- Ensuring effective cold-chain integrity, proper product handling and storage conditions.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, minimise downtime and optimise packing processes.
- Addressing quality-related issues and customer feedback promptly while implementing corrective actions.