Operations Manager
Fruitways
- Grabouw, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and control that the Presorting and Packing operations performs to the required throughput, efficiency and quality standards that delivers to the business unit KPI’s.
- Oversee and monitor that the Bin and Pallet warehousing and logistics operations are effectively implemented according to the supply and storage plans.
- Manage operational systems to ensure data accuracy and availability of information.
- Compile and control the operational expenditure budget and ensure effective cost and waste management.
- Minimize business risk by ensuring the site complies with the necessary health and safety and food safety standards.
- Work closely with HR and management team to create an empowered and engaging work environment for the ±550 employees which supports good labour relations.
- Manage and lead the management team in a manner that fosters high performance and collaboration.
- A tertiary qualification in Operations/Production/Business Management or Industrial Engineering (or similar)
- Minimum 8+ years managerial experience in in an organised labour environment of which 5 years within the fruit packing industry.
- Computer literate and knowledge of systems.
- The ability to communicate effectively on all levels.
- Leadership ability to grow and develop team of Managers.
- Good analytical skills.