Packhouse Operations & Logistics Manager
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Gqeberha
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Job Description
Overview:
• The Operations and Logistics Manager is responsible for the management of all phases of plant operations including primary processing, packing, engineering, maintenance, product warehousing and logistics.
• The position works closely with operations, logistics, engineering, and maintenance teams to increase productivity and profitability within the operation.
Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification is essential - Mechanical/Electrical /Industrial Engineering degree coupled with 7+ years management experience
• Business qualification will be advantageous.
• Fully computer literate MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and Global GAP accreditation requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional resilience to pressure.
• Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
• Providing leadership and mentoring to all key resources at the facility.
• Directs, manages, and optimizes the overall operations of the facility.
• In conjunction with management, sets policies and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations.
• Establish systems to collect metrics, analyse productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals.
• Leads the development and deployment of packing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Leads any labour relations activities involving the plant.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• The Operations and Logistics Manager is responsible for the management of all phases of plant operations including primary processing, packing, engineering, maintenance, product warehousing and logistics.
• The position works closely with operations, logistics, engineering, and maintenance teams to increase productivity and profitability within the operation.
Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification is essential - Mechanical/Electrical /Industrial Engineering degree coupled with 7+ years management experience
• Business qualification will be advantageous.
• Fully computer literate MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and Global GAP accreditation requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional resilience to pressure.
• Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
• Providing leadership and mentoring to all key resources at the facility.
• Directs, manages, and optimizes the overall operations of the facility.
• In conjunction with management, sets policies and makes decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost efficiency of plant operations.
• Establish systems to collect metrics, analyse productivity and set performance targets that will meet revenue and cost goals.
• Leads the development and deployment of packing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Leads any labour relations activities involving the plant.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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