Reporting to the General Manager, the Avocado Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all avocado packhouse operations, ensuring efficient production, superior product quality, compliance with international food safety and export standards, and optimal utilization of people, equipment, and resources.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the avocado packhouse, including receiving, grading, sorting, packing, storage, and dispatch.
Plan and coordinate daily production activities based on harvest forecasts and customer orders.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, export quality requirements, and food safety standards including GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, BRCGS, and SMETA.
Lead quality assurance initiatives to minimize fruit losses and maintain high product standards.
Oversee production planning, inventory control, cold room management, and packaging material utilization.
Supervise, coach, and develop packhouse supervisors and operational teams to achieve high performance.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and ensure maximum equipment uptime.
