Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in packhouse operations management, preferably in the floral or agricultural industry.
  
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a diverse workforce.
  
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on efficiency and quality.
  
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience implementing safety protocols in a production environment.
  
• Budget management skills and experience monitoring and adhering to financial targets.
  
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ethical principles in production processes.
  

• Work closely with the Production Manager to oversee overall operations in the packhouse, ensuring efficient grading and packing of flowers to customer-specified quantities and quality.
  
• Manage a diverse workforce in a multicultural environment, fostering teamwork and productivity.
  
• Monitor and adhere to budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
  
• Maintain up-to-date packhouse records and promptly report any issues that may affect daily pack completion to management.
  
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety for all workers, implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
  
• Liaise with the Farm Manager to coordinate efficient and timely crop harvesting and delivery to the packhouse.
  
• Ensure accurate reporting of stocks and maximize utilization through FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize secondary rejects.
  
• Maintain adequate levels of packaging stocks and ensure their efficient utilization.
  
• Ensure packhouse structures and equipment are well-maintained and in a good state of repair.