Ceres Fruit Growers (Pty) Ltd - Junior Production Manager

Role Summary

The Junior Production Manager with the Manager: Production assumes responsibility for efficiently managing an apple and or pear packaging line within the Production Department. Job Description

Ceres Fruit Growers (Pty) Ltd, one of the leading fruit packing and marketing companies in the Western Cape, South Africa, has an Junior Production Manager  position available for an energetic and professional individual to join their Production Department at their Ceres (Western Cape) premises. The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Production.

Responsibilities

• Optimum and efficient utilization of labour, products and packaging material.

• Management of packing line to ensure optimal maximised value for our Producers.

• Management of the receipt, sorting and grading of fruit to ensure customer standards are met.

• Daily operational planning.

• General administrative duties, which includes: time and attendance, reports, production and personnel information.

• Oversee and maintain quality and safety standards.

• Manage discipline within the workplace.

Minimum Requirements

• Approximately 3 years’ relevant practical experience specifically within the fruit industry.

• Tertiary qualification in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/Production Management.

• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office).

• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English).

• Valid drivers license.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Work independently, take initiative and function well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in overseeing data entries and record-keeping.

Prospective/graduate students in the above fields of study are also encouraged to apply.

In line with CFG's Employment Equity Policy and requirements, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups.