Our client a reputable Fruit Packhouse specializing in citrus stone fruit and kiwifruit located between Wellington and Malmesbury is seeking a highly efficient responsible and detail-oriented Pallet Stock Manager to oversee and control all pallet stock movements within the Packhouse.
This position will report to the Packhouse Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
- Diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Logistics or Warehouse Management (advantageous).
- 24 years experience in pallet management stock control or packhouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and verification of pallet ID and intakes.
- Responsible for intake personnel managing daily intakes of pallets on the system.
- Managing all pallets (local and export) and communicating the stock to the exporter.
- Manage and ensure that all pallets are weighed daily and put on system.
- Manage and ensure that all orders are packed and order status communicated to line managers.
- Communicate with PPECB regarding inspection dates / times.
- Prepare all documentation and send to Logistics.
- Ensure that Logistics receives all consignment notes and back-to-grower instruction documentation and that it is correct.
- Communicate all rejected pallets to exporters and manage rework and prepare documentation.
- Daily Production Run Report send to head office.
- Finalizing Production Runs for invoicing.
- Communicate with Cold store on completed and approved pallets to be moved to force cooling / holding.
- Maintain a food safety culture
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of stock control and packhouse management systems.
- Good communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external partners.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and/or packhouse management systems.
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