Pack Line Manager - Fruit Export Company

Oorsig Ons kliënt, 'n vooraanstaande vrugteprodusent, verpakker en uitvoerder met bedrywighede regoor die Wes-Kaap, is op soek na 'n ervare Verpaklynbestuurder om by hul span in 'n ultramoderne verpakkingshuis naby Piketberg aan te sluit.

Hierdie familieonderneming spesialiseer in die uitvoer van premium sitrusvrugte en tafeldruweine na internasionale markte, insluitend die VK. Met sewe plase regoor die Wes-Kaap en dekades se bedryfservaring, bied hulle 'n stabiele werksomgewing met geleenthede vir bestendige groei.

As Verpaklynbestuurder sal u 'n sleutellid van die verpakbestuurspan wees, wat toesig hou oor 'n volledige skof om produksie-uitnemendheid, gehaltestandaarde en spanprestasie te verseker. Dit is 'n onmiddellike geleentheid vir 'n produksie-gefokusde professionele persoon wat floreer in 'n vinnige landbou-omgewing.

Posisie: Verpakhuis ongeveer 10 km noord van Piketberg

Pos tipe: Permanent, op die perseel

Verslag aan: Verpakhuisbestuurder

Aanvangdatum: Onmiddellik

Sleutelverantwoordelikhede

• Beplan en skeduleer verpakkingsbedrywighede vir jou aangewese skof
• Verseker dat optimale verpakkingspersentasies konsekwent bereik word
• Handhaaf streng gehaltebeheer- en voedselveiligheidsstandaarde in ooreenstemming met uitvoereise
• Lei, motiveer en bestuur skofspanne om prestasie en betrokkenheid te bevorder
• Houd toesig oor tydsbestuur en produksiedoeltreffendheid langs die verpakkingslyn
• Implementeer voortdurende verbeteringsinisiatiewe om operasionele doeltreffendheid te verbeter
• Werk saam met die verpakkingsbestuurspan om produksiedoelwitte te bereik

Overview Our client, a leading fruit grower, packer, and exporter with operations across the Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Pack Line Manager to join their team at a state-of-the-art pack house near Piketberg.

This family-owned company specialises in exporting premium citrus and table grapes to international markets, including the UK. With seven farms across the Western Cape and decades of industry experience, they offer a stable working environment with steady growth opportunities.

As Pack Line Manager, you will be a key member of the packing management team, overseeing a complete shift to ensure production excellence, quality standards, and team performance. This is an immediate opportunity for a production-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Location: Pack house approximately 10km north of Piketberg
Position Type: Permanent, onsite
Reports To: Pack House Manager
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule packaging operations for your designated shift
• Ensure optimal pack-out percentages are consistently achieved
• Maintain rigorous quality control and food safety standards in compliance with export requirements
• Lead, motivate, and manage shift teams to drive performance and engagement
• Oversee time management and production efficiency across the packing line
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with the packing management team to meet production targets

Onderwys & Sertifisering:

• Graad 12 (Matriek)
• Relevante tersiêre kwalifikasie (bv. B.Agric, B.Tech Prosesingenieurswese, Voedseltegnologie, of soortgelyke tegniese kwalifikasie)

Ervaring:

• Minimum 5 jaar ondervinding in 'n soortgelyke verpaklyn- of produksiebestuurrol

Tegniese Vaardighede:

• Rekenaarvaardig met vaardigheid in MS Office

Taal:

• Volledig vaardig in beide Afrikaans en Engels (geskrewe en gesproke)

Beskikbaarheid:

• Bereid om onreëlmatige ure, nagskofte en verlengde ure te werk soos vereis gedurende spitsverpakkingsseisoene

Persoonlike Eienskappe:

• Sterk gesinswaardes en mensevaardighede
• Hoë integriteit en etiese standaarde
• Toewyding aan deurlopende verbetering
• Doeltreffende spanleierskapsvermoëns
• Uitstekende kommunikasievaardighede

Voorkeurkwalifikasies

• Agtergrond in vrugteverpakking, spesifiek sitrus en/of tafeldruiwe
• Vorige ervaring in 'n vrugteverpakkingsomgewing
• Produksiegerigte ingesteldheid met sterk tegniese aanleg
• Gedemonstreerde bestuurspotensiaal en leierskapservaring
• Uitstekende beplannings- en organisasievaardighede
• Sterk kommunikasievaardighede op alle vlakke van die organisasie

Requirements Education & Certification:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., B.Agric, B.Tech Process Engineering, Food Technology, or similar technical qualification)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar pack line management or production management role

Technical Skills:

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office

Language:

• Fully proficient in both Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)

Availability:

• Willing to work irregular hours, night shifts, and extended hours as required during peak packing seasons

Personal Attributes:

• Strong family values and people skills
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Effective team leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in fruit packing, specifically citrus and/or table grapes
• Previous experience working in a fruit pack house environment
• Production-focused mindset with strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrated management potential and leadership experience
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Strong communication abilities across all levels of the organisation

Vergoeding: R450,000 - R CTC/ R300,000 - R350,000 netto per jaar

Bykomende voordele:

• Permanente indiensneming by 'n stabiele, familie-eienaarskaporganisasie

• Geleentheid om met 'n toonaangewende uitvoerder in Suid-Afrika se premium vrugtebedryf te werk
• Ondersteunende, waardegedrewe maatskappykultuur
• Loopbaanontwikkeling binne 'n groeiende organisasie

Remuneration: R450,000 - R500,000 CTC/R300,000 - R350,000 net per annum

Additional Benefits:

• Permanent employment with a stable, family-owned organisation

• Opportunity to work with a leading exporter in South Africa's premium fruit industry
• Supportive, values-driven company culture
• Career development within a growing organisation

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• Black people (African, Coloured, and Indian persons)
• Women
• People with disabilities

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