Line Manager

Packhouse Line Manager (Citrus)

📍 Gamtoos Valley, Eastern Cape

We’re looking for an experienced Line Manager to join a leading citrus farming business in the beautiful Gamtoos Valley, Eastern Cape.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling the daily operations of the citrus packing line to ensure production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and labour efficiency are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operation of the citrus packing line
• Ensure production targets, efficiency, and output are met
• Lead, supervise, train and motivate production staff and line supervisors
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and hygiene standards (BRC, PPECB)
• Monitor fruit quality and take corrective action where required
• Plan and allocate labour and resources according to production requirements
• Handle staff discipline, attendance, training, and performance management
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and KPIs
• Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and equipment issues
• Coordinate with maintenance, and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations
• Implement continuous process improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the operation of a 6 line optic sizer with knowledge regarding mapping fruit quality.

📩 Apply directly via LinkedIn or send your CV to [email protected]