Production Manager - Agriculture

• Prepare weekly fruit orders for the facility one week in advance of the order
  
• Receive all fruit purchased
  
• Ensure that all fruit received is inspected and that the quality meets the required standard upon receipt
  
• Manage all ripening and unripe fruit
  
• Plan and oversee the fruit ripening process
  
• Supervise and manage the fruit sorting process
  
• Prepare all orders one day prior to dispatch
  
• Supervise and sign off on all dispatches
  
• Manage all quality-related complaints within the facility
  
• Conduct weekly retention sampling
  
• Submit daily Dispatch, Sorting and Stock Control reports
  
• Ensure weekly benchmarking is conducted and submit the results
  
• Supervise all production and cleaning staff on a daily basis
  
• Travel internationally, as required, to source and procure fruit
  
• Understand the operation of all facility machinery and equipment (including ripening rooms, cold rooms, packing equipment, scales and penetrometers), and ensure that staff operate it safely and correctly
  

Requirements

• Grade 12
  
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Food Technology, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field (preferred)
  
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in fruit ripening, fresh produce, packhouse, warehousing, agricultural operations, or a similar environment
  
• Minimum 2-3 years' supervisory or team leadership experience
  
• Experience in fruit quality assessment, grading, sorting, and storage management
  
• Experience in stock control, inventory management, and production reporting
  
• Sound knowledge of fruit ripening processes and quality standards
  
• Understanding of cold chain management and fruit storage requirements
  
• Valid driver's licence and valid passport
  
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required