Packhouse Operations Supervisor
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Packhouse Operations Supervisor to oversee our packhouse operations, ensuring peak performance, efficiency, and a positive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading and supervising the packhouse team to ensure peak performance, efficiency, and a quality work environment.
* Overseeing fruit processing from intake to dispatch, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency.
* Managing packhouse startup, seasonal planning, and staff recruitment to guarantee a smooth workflow.
* Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, certified quality systems, and export protocols.
* Collaborating with farm managers, quality control teams, and logistics staff to optimize the production process.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in packhouse or farm supervision – Hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced packhouse setting, ideally within the fresh fruit sector.
* Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems – Understanding of HACCP, GAP, and other food safety regulations.
* Ability to train, motivate, and lead teams.
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance and market access requirements.
* Problem-solving and technical skills – A hands-on approach to resolving operational issues and optimizing packhouse processes.
About You:
* You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the packhouse team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
* You will work closely with the farm managers, quality control teams, and logistics staff to ensure seamless integration between departments.
* You will be required to maintain accurate records and reports, and provide regular updates to management.