Production Manager
Core
Oversee and manage agricultural packhouse production and processing operations, ensuring efficient processing, packaging, and dispatch of produce.
Role type
Senior IC production manager (agricultural packhouse)
Builds
Agricultural produce handling, processing, grading, sorting, packing, and dispatch
Domain
Agriculture + Food Processing
Required skills
Production planning, workforce scheduling, food safety compliance (HACCP), resource allocation, cost control, quality assurance, equipment maintenance coordination, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Production/Manufacturing/Food Science/Agricultural Business, formal HACCP certification, experience with computer-based management systems
Technologies
Computer-based management systems
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and control overall packhouse operations; Develop and monitor production strategies and operational policies; Manage allocation of physical, financial, and human resources; Oversee production planning, workforce scheduling, and equipment utilization; Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and workplace health and safety standards; Lead and supervise a large and diverse production workforce
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC