Head of Processing Africa

SUMMARY:
Head of Processing Africa
Midrand

The above mentioned position has become available at well established fruit grower. This tenacious incumbent will ensure that all value-add facilities related activities are undertaken within the accepted norms and procedures in order to ensure long-term sustainability of the business. Should you have any queries, call Kaylin or Antoinette.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Factories and Prepacking Facilities Growth Strategy Development:
Establishment of central admin function for all Factories and Prepacking facilities.
Development and implementation of Five (5) year growth and expansion strategy/plan.
Technical Evaluation of all Factories & Prepacking facilities and implement same standards across.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build company image and positive reputation.
Conducting industry benchmarks on cost, technology, and people trends.
Financial & Business Management:
Collaborate and participate in setting-up budgets, monitor, allocate resources, review and making mid-year adjustment.
Prepare monthly and/or project finance report for management to provide insight into the company.
Contribute to the business profitability by managing people and resource to establish and accomplish business objective
Health & Safety:
Accept and execute 16(2) and GMR2(1) Role and Responsibilities
Management and implementation of HSMS
Drive Hazard identification and development Risk Assessments for all operations
Support and Achieve and maintenance ISO45001 Accreditation in South African Production Units.
Capital Projects:
Engagement with internal operations managers for requirement.
Technical Review and Approval of capital projects (Capex Requests).
Setup Budget, Capex request and execute project timeously and within budget.
Oversee manage the design process by both internal and external engineers.
Constant performance evaluation of packing practices/activities.
Develop and implement process flows for all activities.
Profit enhancement project – 2% gross profit improvement.
Measuring water usage and reporting for both management and compliance purposes.
Secure at least two grower and increased volume by 5% year on year.
Work with newly established Continuous Improvement Department.
Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance:
Ensure that statutory obligations under the auspices of Factories & Prepacking facilities management are prepared and maintained, including but not limited to, fire protection, building registration, EIA, wastewater, solid waste, transport, electricity supply and use etc.
Enforce ethical business practices, and exercise oversight to ensure compliance to corporate governance, ethical and responsible behaviour as per the policies.
Create an inclusive culture.
Operational Activities:
Develop and implement data management system and reporting for all Factories & Prepacking facilities
Develop and implement maintenance strategy and performance of all equipment.
Standardise all Factories & Prepacking facilities across the continent.
Warehouse management and stock control
Accreditation Management:
Ensure compliance for all relevant accreditations, including legal aspects regarding fire, water and food safety, and Health & Safety regulations.
Current audits include Global GAP and others.
Managing the audit process, from booking audits to internal audits and overseeing the audit itself.
Co-ordinating any audit related activities which may come up during the year.

Requirements:
Degree in Engineering or Operations Management or other relevant fields.
Post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
Fruit processing and packing experience is desirable.
At least 10-15-years’ experience in factories and prepacking facilities, preferably agriculture.
At least 5-years’ experience in 16.(2) role or similar roles on Health and Safety.
Travel is required.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.