PACKHOUSE QUALITY & PLANNING COORDINATOR

Full Time 2 weeks ago Ceres, South Africa

Employment Information


RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Packhouse Systems & Administration

  • Overhead manage the Vitrax packhouse system and team
  • Maintain accurate stock control of finished packed product
  • Oversee labelling and traceability systems
 
Packing Planning & Market Coordination
  • Manage packing orders and programmes from start to finish
  • Coordinate fruit allocation according to customer and market specifications
  • Ensure compliance with special market and export requirements
 
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure phytosanitary compliance and adherence to export standards
  • Conduct positive release processes, including MRL and phytosanitary verification
  • Manage product traceability, mock recalls and non-conforming product procedures
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and product quality standards are maintained
 
Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and improve packhouse and packing line performance
  • Minimise waste and maximise pack-out efficiency
  • Support defect sorting systems and process optimisation initiatives
  • Utilise data and reporting to support operational decision-making
 
Stakeholder Management
  • Liaise with Production Managers, Packhouse Teams, Marketing and International Clients
  • Prepare and communicate quality reports
  • Conduct off-season farm audits, including GlobalG.A.P. and SIZA Environmental audits
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related field will be advantageous
  • Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a fruit packhouse, agricultural or fresh produce environment
  • Sound knowledge of quality systems, phytosanitary requirements and export protocols
  • Experience working with Vitrax or similar packhouse management systems
  • Experience with BI/Qlik Sense reporting will be advantageous
  • Strong computer literacy and analytical skills
  • Valid driver's licence
 
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
 
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
  • Hands-on and practical approach
  • Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of accountability and ownership
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build relationships with both local and international stakeholders
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive fruit production and packing operation and play a key role in ensuring quality excellence, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across local and export markets.
 
TO APPLY:

If your background matches the above requirements and you would like to apply or receive more information, please:

- Click on the “Apply” button, or
- Apply online at www.talentsupport.co.za or
- Email your comprehensive CV to  with PACKHOUSE in the subject line.
 
We thank all candidates for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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