Avocado Manager - Packhouse

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Agribusiness, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification in HACCP, BRCGS, Global G.A.P., or Food Safety (added advantage).
  
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in fresh produce packhouse operations.
  
• At least three (3) years' experience in a supervisory or management role.
  
• Proven experience managing export avocado operations and large operational teams.
  
• Strong knowledge of export quality standards, post-harvest handling, food safety systems, inventory management, cold chain management, and production planning.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP or packhouse management systems.
  

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the avocado packhouse, including receiving, grading, sorting, packing, storage, and dispatch.
  
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities based on harvest forecasts and customer orders.
  
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, export quality requirements, and food safety standards including GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, BRCGS, and SMETA.
  
• Lead quality assurance initiatives to minimize fruit losses and maintain high product standards.
  
• Oversee production planning, inventory control, cold room management, and packaging material utilization.
  
• Supervise, coach, and develop packhouse supervisors and operational teams to achieve high performance.
  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and ensure maximum equipment uptime.
  
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Promote compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
  
• Prepare and analyze operational and performance reports to support informed decision-making.