FLEET & CITRUS PRODUCTION MANAGER

Citrus Production – 150 ha

• Manage daily production activities across 150 ha of Lemons, Grapefruit and Oranges.
• Develop and monitor daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal production plans.
• Monitor orchard performance, yields, fruit quality and production costs.
• Oversee irrigation, fertilisation, pruning, weed control, sanitation, pest and disease management.
• Ensure production programmes and SOPs are followed.
• Coordinate harvesting and monitor progress against production targets.
• Monitor yield per hectare and per orchard/block and implement corrective action where required.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability records.

Fleet, Machinery & Workshop

• Manage the company's fleet, tractors, implements, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and maintained according to planned maintenance schedules.
• Minimise breakdowns and production downtime.
• Oversee the workshop and workshop personnel, including allocation of work, productivity, discipline and performance.
• Ensure job cards, maintenance records and equipment histories are accurately maintained.
• Manage the procurement and availability of spare parts, fuel, oils and other workshop requirements.
• Liaise with the Mechanics and production teams to ensure equipment is available when required.

People & Team Management

• Lead and supervise production teams, supervisors and workshop personnel.
• Allocate labour and resources according to operational requirements.
• Monitor productivity, work quality and performance.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and follow company procedures.
• Manage discipline, performance and workplace standards within the department.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements and correct use of PPE.

Cost & Resource Management

• Manage production, fleet and workshop activities within approved budgets.
• Monitor fuel, fertiliser, chemicals, spare parts and other operational inputs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce wastage, downtime and unnecessary expenditure.
• Ensure resources are used efficiently to maximise production and profitability.

Reporting & Performance

• Report regularly on production, fleet and workshop performance.
• Monitor key indicators including yields, labour productivity, production costs, equipment availability, fuel usage and maintenance costs.
• Report operational challenges and corrective actions to the General Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, equipment reliability and team performance.

Pay: From R1,00 per month

Work Location: In person