MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Relevant qualification or proven experience in pack house management or fresh produce operations.
Experience with GlobalG.A.P. systems, audits, and traceability (essential or highly advantageous).
Tech-savvy with experience using online labour or farm management systems (Agrigistics experience highly advantageous).
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
Proven leadership and staff management experience.
Computer literacy and good administrative skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Pack House Operations Management
Oversee daily pack house operations including receiving, grading, packing, storage, and dispatching fresh produce.
Plan and manage packing schedules in line with harvest volumes and delivery requirements.
Ensure efficient workflow, labour utilisation, and use of equipment.
Monitor productivity and implement improvements where necessary.
Ensure produce meets market and customer specifications.
Quality Control, Food Safety & Traceability
Implement and maintain quality control systems throughout the packing process.
Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation standards are adhered to.
Maintain full product traceability from field to dispatch.
Capture and verify accurate labour and batch data as part of the traceability system.
Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints.
GlobalG.A.P. Implementation & Compliance
Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of GlobalG.A.P. systems and procedures.
Ensure pack house compliance with GlobalG.A.P. standards, food safety, and audit requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation and records required for certification.
Conduct internal inspections and assist with internal and external audits.
Address audit findings and corrective actions timeously.
Digital Systems
Be technically competent and confident using digital systems.
Use the farm's online labour management system (Agrigistics) to record attendance, labour hours, work activities, and traceability-linked records.
Ensure electronic records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Generate reports to support operational decision-making and compliance.
Staff Management & Training
Supervise pack house supervisors, team leaders, and general staff.
Manage staff attendance, discipline, and performance.
Train staff on packing standards, hygiene, food safety, GlobalG.A.P., and system usage.
Foster a positive, disciplined, and productive working environment.
Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
Ensure correct use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
Report and investigate incidents or near misses.
Stock, Equipment & Resource Management
Manage packaging materials, consumables, and cleaning chemicals.
Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely ordering.
Ensure pack house equipment and facilities are maintained and clean.
Report faults and coordinate repairs.
Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate production, quality, labour, and traceability records.
Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Communicate operational updates and challenges to management.
Ensure all documentation is properly filed and stored according to GlobalG.A.P. requirements.