Packhouse Manager Nelspruit

2 days ago

Mbombela Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Skillnet Recruitment Full-time R 260,000 - R 380,000 Contract

Packhouse Manager

Location: Nelspruit

Type: Permanent

Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Report to: Manager

Industry: Agriculture, Logistics, Warehouse & Freight

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily packhouse operations from intake to dispatch.
  • Plan production around harvest volumes, orders and market requirements.
  • Monitor productivity, pack-out, labor, quality and waste.
  • Ensure product compliance and full intake-to-dispatch traceability.
  • Maintain food safety, quality and export compliance.
  • Manage audits, records and corrective actions.
  • Lead teams and manage staffing, training and performance.
  • Ensure health, safety and labor compliance.
  • Oversee maintenance, equipment, sanitation and facilities.
  • Control budgets, costs, consumables and stock.
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships and communicate operational issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement and seasonal readiness.

Requirements:

  • Certificates/Certification in Operations Manager
  • A Senior Certificate - Grade 12 (Matric)

Skills:

  • Strong, visible leadership with the ability to build accountable, high-performing teams.
  • Excellent planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commercially astute, with a strong focus on cost, productivity, and operational performance.
  • Quality-driven and detail-oriented, with strong record keeping and audit readiness.
  • Confident, professional communicator across employees, producers, customers, and management.
  • Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven in a fast-paced seasonal environment. Willing to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays during peak packing periods.