- Post Harvest Manager Mbombela
- Taylored Appointments in Mbombela, , South Africa
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
The position reports to the Commercial Director and is based in Nelspruit.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Set and monitor packing and fruit grading standards at packhouses in line with customer requirements.
• Develop and implement operational plans to optimize efficiency and minimize product loss.
• Implement and monitor temperature protocols throughout the logistics chain from packhouse fridges, valueadd facilities, inland transport, cold stores and main carriage (sea and air freight).
• Manage the Laboratory team undertaking MRL, maturity and ripening testing and utilise the information to guide the harvesting, packing and supply chain processes.
• Develop forecasting models based on historical data for harvesting and procurement decisions.
• Assess various Accreditation and Regulatory Standards and implement processes to ensure packhouses and growers meet food safety standards and comply with social and environmental standards demanded by the market.
• Analyse QC's and customer claims and disseminate information to affected growers.
• Manage the marine insurance claims process.
• Assess weekly export returns and claims and confirm pricing for account sales.
• Act as Key Account Manager to allocated growers, regarding market reports, regular communication, physical visits and technical guidance.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the packhouse and broader commercial team.
• Understanding global market trends (pricing, supply, demand, exchange rate) to give economic steer to team and growers.
• Attend and represent company at various industry events and functions.
• Play a key role in the Sales and Operations planning meetings to improve Supply Chain optimisation.
• Monitor the supply chain: supplier performance, downstream processing and logistics and provide insight to correct quality deviations.
• Supervise inspections where breach of supply chain protocol is evident.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture (Horticulture, Agronomy, Soil Science), or similar.
• Five years experience at a management level with well-developed leadership skills in fresh produce postharvest management or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using computer software and systems for data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of international trade terms and international multimodal transportations.
• The role may require working extended hours during peak seasons and occasional travel to packhouses or suppliers.
• Experience in the sub-tropical fruit / fresh produce industry is require
Desired Skills
• tropical fruits
• fresh produce
• harvest
• post harvest
• agronomy
Mbombela South Africa