LINE MANAGER: REALISATION | PECAN NUT PROCESSING
Active Recruitment
Our client is a pecan nut processing facility based in Hartswater in the Northern Cape, situated in one of South Africa's core pecan-producing regions. The company focuses on processing high-quality pecan nuts for local and export markets and plays an important role in the value chain from receipt of product through to final processing and dispatch.
The plant is responsible for the sifting, grading, cleaning, sorting and cracking of pecan nuts. In-shell export nuts are cleaned and sorted accordingly, while pecan halves and pieces go through a more comprehensive cracking and grading process. Samples are analysed against physical, microbiological and chemical specifications to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Targets: Ensure daily and monthly production targets are achieved through effective planning, coordination and control of production activities.
Product Utilisation: Manage and optimise product utilisation to maximise usable yield and minimise product losses.
Cleaning Efficiency: Ensure products meet the required foreign-material standards and that all quality specifications are achieved after the cleaning process.
Size Classification: Ensure accurate classification and separation of products according to set size, grade and quality requirements.
Drying and Moisture Control: Manage drying processes so that products are delivered within the prescribed moisture specifications, with minimal over- or under-drying.
Machine Utilisation: Optimise the utilisation of equipment by promoting operational efficiency and limiting unnecessary downtime.
Product Losses: Monitor, control and reduce product losses during the cleaning, drying and classification processes.
Quality: Maintain product quality by preventing and managing quality deviations caused by incorrect settings, poor process control or insufficient supervision.
Qualifications:
Minimum Grade 12 (Matric).
A post-matric qualification in food technology, agriculture, production or operations management or a similar field will be an advantage.
Skills & Experience:
At least 2 years' experience in realisation, food processing or a similar production environment.
Experience in managing production staff and achieving team goals.
Strong ability to achieve production targets and work according to a production schedule.
Ability to maximise product utilisation through effective cleaning, drying and classification processes with minimal losses.
Ability to maintain high product quality through effective process control and correct machine settings.
Ability to utilise equipment and resources optimally and limit downtime.
Accurate and timely reporting, including scanning, data integrity and follow-up on system deviations.
Knowledge and application of SOPs, quality, safety and work procedures.
Market Related plus benefits
Send your CV to ***email_hidden***, quoting "Line Manager: Realisation – Hartswater" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
