Packaging & Resource Manager

SUMMARY:
Our leading client is looking for a Packaging & Resource Manager to optimise resource allocation and oversee packaging operations in a dynamic production environment.
This key role involves managing personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient, high-quality output while balancing multiple priorities.
If you have strong leadership skills, technical expertise in packaging, and a passion for operational excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact!

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience in a relevant field (advantageous).
• Intermediate-level math skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Strong analytical skill set (beneficial).
• Technical knowledge of packaging materials, equipment, and production processes.

• Ability to work within a team.
• Able to work accurately with high volumes of work.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-disciplined, must be able to work without supervision while meeting set targets.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to apply own initiative.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Able to build strong relationships internally and externally.

• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate records related to resource allocation and inventory levels.
  • Generate regular reports to senior management highlighting resource utilisation, performance and areas of improvement.
  • Ensure documentation of production processes, equipment maintenance, and staff training is up to date and readily available for audits.
  • Forecasting resource needs based on production schedules.
  • Allocating resources effectively across different production lines.
  • Monitoring resource utilisation and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Equipment:
  • Ensure the efficient management of all packing equipment (CHEP, FM Crates, Pallets, Bins, and Farm Equipment) according to current Standard Operating Procedures.
• Staff:
  • Be able to function within a matrix leadership environment.
  • Build and manage a strong team of skilled staff.
  • Ensure staff are trained, equipped and capable of doing the job required.
  • Ensure the number of staff in each area matches the demands of the business.
  • Staff performance and discipline.
  • Manage leave and time schedules according to HR procedures.
• Packaging Management:
  • Designing and implementing packaging strategies to meet product requirements and branding standards.
  • Managing packing inventory levels.
  • Optimising packaging procedures to minimise costs and waste.
  • Prepare packaging for delivery to customers/farmers.
  • Inspect samples of printed materials and labels for adherence to expected quality levels.
  • Implement quality control checks on all packaging materials to ensure that all packaging received is food-safe and meets specifications.
  • Create purchase orders and follow up on all packaging orders effectively.
  • Ensure packaging is issued to production per order and recorded for traceability purposes.
  • Capture GRNs and ensure accuracy according to audit standards.
  • Check daily products and supply levels to anticipate packaging problems and shortages.
  • Trace and record all packaging materials used and reorder stock.
  • Conduct regular stock counts to determine stock availability, monitor and maintain records of all physical transactions.
  • Coordinate with Production and Quality Assurance to ensure adherence to all manufacturing and packaging processes and schedules.
  • Resolve any packaging issues in coordination with the Production, Staging and Quality departments.
  • Report packaging issues for supply and delivery with management and find appropriate solutions.
  • Source suppliers, build and maintain good relationships with them.
  • Keep an up-to-date file of suppliers for valid certification, i.e., certificate of acceptability and conformance.
  • Manage and oversee the performance of the packaging team to achieve operational requirements.
  • Ensure good housekeeping and safe operating processes and procedures are followed throughout the facility.
  • Managing stock levels with third parties/clients.
  • Managing the costs/prices of materials and equipment, i.e., always ensuring we get reasonable prices from our suppliers.