Junior Production Manager – Cape Winelands

Overall management of the department includes but is not limited to efficiency, productivity, staff, equipment, hygiene, health and safety, and compliance.

Lucerne Pack (Pty) Ltd is located in the Western Cape just outside of Robertson. The commodities packed are, Stone fruit, tomatoes, lemons, and soft citrus.

Key Accountability Areas

• Draft and monitor the weekly packing and pre-sorting plan, and daily packing programs.
• Ensure relevant quality controls are in place, adhere to and meet customer expectations.
• Ensure relevant safety controls and standards are in place according to HACCP/BRC and company regulations.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and other managers.
• Productivity monitoring and improvement.
• Ensure that all work areas and personnel comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Control process to ensure ordering of materials matches packing requirements.
• Ensure that stock control processes and transactions are in line with systems requirements and best practices.
• Ensure an efficient packing process that optimizes the use of resources and achieves set capacity and productivity levels.
• Lead and develop staff, ensuring staff engagement levels are high.
• Computing the quantities, qualities, and types of materials required by production programs.
• Controlling chemical stock and overseeing the mixture thereof.

Candidate Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Previous experience will be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal Skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and numerical abilities.
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail.
• Must be a team player and eager to learn.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Must have own reliable transport and must be willing to relocate.
• Must be prepared to work shifts (nightshift included)