Pack Line Manager - Fruit Export Company
Job Description
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 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
- 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
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., B.Agric, B.Tech Process Engineering, Food Technology, or similar technical qualification)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar pack line management or production management role
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office
- Fully proficient in both Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)
- Willing to work irregular hours, night shifts, and extended hours as required during peak packing seasons
- Strong family values and people skills
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Effective team leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- 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
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
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnicity or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, birth or any other arbitrary ground as prohibited by the Employment Equity Act.