United Exports is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join the team at Bass*Diii Farm in Worcester / Robertson. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working specifically with Stone Fruit.
Key Performance Outputs:
- Ensure the operational business risks in orchard is identified early and mitigated.
- Good communication skills to communicate assignments effectively.
- Previous team management experience.
- Strong team leader with good leadership traits in order to motivate teams.
- Coordinate and assist section worker activities, such as planting, fertigation, chemical application, harvesting and record keeping.
- Practical knowledge of the entire production process from plant to harvest.
- Inspect production areas to determine maturity dates, considering block targets as identified in the strategic plan.
- Report on daily activities of senior team leaders and production targets met daily.
- Record information and keep records of all documents.
- Sign off daily time sheets and manage absenteeism.
- Monitor and coordinate packhouse activities by effectively implementing packing instructions, quality control and resources planning
- Assist newly employed employees with induction and integration into the team.
- Monitor and report that employee adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to the industry regulations, e.g. SIZA, Global G.A.P.
- Ensure quality assurance as per the OZblu Standard as guided by Grower Success team.
- Ensure compliance to the company s policies, procedures and practices.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 5 years managerial experience a similar role
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant study field and experience in similar production environment will strengthen application.
- Basic supply chain and product knowledge in the fruit industry as well as a good understanding of Compliance standards
- Preference will be given to candidates living in the Robertson / near by areas.
- Extra preference will be given to those who can start immediately
A minimum of 3 5 years managerial experience a similar role An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant study field and experience in similar production environment will strengthen application. Basic supply chain and product knowledge in the fruit industry as well as a good understanding of Compliance standards Preference will be given to candidates living in the Robertson / near by areas. Extra preference will be given to those who can start immediately