Operations Manager

At Fruitways the Customer is Queen. Our business is a beehive of activity where we all work together in harmony to serve the Customer, our Queen Bee. We are a specialist producer, packer and marketer of a wide range of quality apples and pears. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our customers around the globe. Our Bee-branded products are sold throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. We constantly challenge ourselves to innovate and be early adopters of new varieties or technologies in the production, storage, sorting, packaging and distribution of our apples and pears. We care for our people and our community and believe that they should grow and develop with Fruitways. We are close to nature and we care about the environment and the footprint we leave behind. Our vision is to build long term relationships with all our stakeholders based on trust. Our mission is to earn the trust of all our stakeholders through competence, character and connection.Job Summary Reporting to the General Manager: Operations, this senior position will be responsible for the management and operations of the Molteno Packhouse in Grabouw which is part of the Fruitways Packing Services Division. Responsibilities: Manage and control that the Presorting and Packing operations performs to the required throughput, efficiency and quality standards that delivers to the business unit KPI's. Oversee and monitor that the Bin and Pallet warehousing and logistics operations are effectively implemented according to the supply and storage plans. Manage operational systems to ensure data accuracy and availability of information. Compile and control the operational expenditure budget and ensure effective cost and waste management. Minimize business risk by ensuring the site complies with the necessary health and safety and food safety standards. Work closely with HR and management team to create an empowered and engaging work environment for the ±550 employees which supports good labour relations. Manage and lead the management team in a manner that fosters high performance and collaboration. Requirements: A tertiary qualification in Operations/Production/Business Management or Industrial Engineering (or similar) Minimum 8+ years managerial experience in in an organised labour environment of which 5 years within the fruit packing industry. Computer literate and knowledge of systems. The ability to communicate effectively on all levels. Leadership ability to grow and develop team of Managers. Good analytical skills.