Packing
House Manager
FruitTanz
is a newly established sourcing, processing and marketing company of high
qualityfresh fruit. We are looking to strengthen our Team an experienced
Packing House Manager. You will be in full charge of managing our company’s
Packing House with position in Korogwe Tanga – Tanzania.
Job
Description
To give
leadership during installation and startup of a new Packing House. After the
set up the packing House Manager will provide overall direction and guidance to
the operational activities of the processing plant with the objective of
maximizing operational efficiencies and profitability. Assures high production
output, high quality product, and wastes reduction,
elimination
of safety issues and controls overhead/labor costs. He / she will provide
day-today leadership and management of processing functions to maximize both
productivity and
profitability
while ensuring the company exceed food safety requirements and maintain a safe
working environment. He is required to perform a variety of management,
administrative as well as physical functions to ensure timely and accurate
processing. Responsible for the supervision of personnel and operations in the
execution of produce receiving and packing functions.
Main
Responsibilities of the position are:
• Ensure
the safety of all employees, at all times.
•
Deliver results across key business functions such as safety, quality and
efficiency.
• Ensure
effective teamwork throughout the business.
• Ensure
that an engaged, committed, skilled and flexible workforce is maintained at all
times. This includes recruitment, selection and training of supervisory and
equipment maintenance staff.
•
Promote the business as a ‘learning environment’ in which continuous
improvement and bias for action are second nature.
•
Control all aspects of direct and indirect costs to make a substantial
improvement in profitability in a methodical, sustainable way.
• Ensure
systematic planning and control of operational activities.
•
Support the development of quality systems and processes, which create and
maintain the integrity and food safety of all products.
• Ensure
that an effective communication system is in place which should include team
briefings
and regular management meetings.
•
Reviews inventories of material stored, all box manufacturing and pallets
supplies, to ensure accuracy and to reorder supplies as needed also advise
other departments of the inventory status of each item. Directs requisitions
for maintenance, equipment, machine parts, and manufacturing supplies.
Recommends and/or makes improvements in machinery and equipment and in
manufacturing methods.
•
Completes yearly performance appraisals for direct reports.
Requirements
• Must
have 5+ years Fruit Processing or Food Manufacturing experience.
• Must
have at least 3 years’ experience as a Plant/ Operations Manager running a
Fruit Processing or Food Processing Plant.
• Must
be able to lead a processing plant in a very fast paced environment.
• Solid
technical operating skills in a food environment, including processing,
equipment, food safety basics, maintenance systems, production and inventory
control and information systems.
•
Qualified candidates will have processing, logistics and warehousing/shipping
experience.
•
Experience developing appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance
within
manufacturing,
operational practices, applicable laws and GMPs/food safety requirements.
• Strong
ability to inspire and motivate self and others. Experience building and
maintaining
a high-performing team. Must be hands-on with employees in a laborintensive
environment.
•
Ability to lead and motivate individuals/teams and committed to excellence and
continuous learning and improvement.
• Able
to work very long hours during our busy season or as business activities
demand. Plant operations are six days a week during Mid-July to Early
September.
•
Ability to speak Swahili to communicate with Swahili speaking workforce an
asset.
•
Computer Proficient – Outlook, MS WORD and MS Excel application minimum.
Knowledge of SAP an asset.
Our
Offer
• A
great and challenging job with strong focus on contributing to the economic
development of the East African Region;
•
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
How To
Apply:
Interested
candidates are kindly requested to submit a CV and Motivation Letter to
FruitTanz before 20th July 2018 (or until the position is filled).
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