Quality & Technical Manager - Fruit
· Responsible
for monitoring and managing all aspects of fruit quality in the operational
chain from picking at the optimum time to packing and arriving in the markets
· Conduct
fruit quality inspections on farms and in packhouses during the season to
ensure that the fruit packed is according to export and client standards.
· Grower
interaction and feedback on quality delivered and packed.
· Grower
communication on a weekly basis for picking planning.
· Weekly
estimates feedback for picking and packing discussed with marketing team.
· Assisting
growers with audits, registrations, and verifications, orchard inspections and
all other market access requirements.
· Overseas
client interaction on all arrivals and due diligence for specific market and
supermarkets.
· QC
capturing, claim values and marine insurance claims.
· Assist with
day-to-day operational responsibilities.
· Assist with
off season ad hoc responsibilities.
Requirements
· Grade
12
· Relevant 3
years tertiary qualification – university degree or diploma
· 3-5 years’
experience in packhouse, grower and or marketing company will be highly
advantageous.
· Fruit QC
experience will be an advantage.
· Valid
drivers license
· Advanced
computer literacy
· Willingness
to travel for work