Our client, in the agricultural industry, requires the service of a Fruit Quality Assurance Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that fruit quality standards are maintained throughout the cold storage and packaging value chain.

Key performance areas:

? Manage and oversee efficient execution of fruit handling protocols and quality systems
? Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on the seasonal product plan to ensure that the correct fruit is selected for relevant storage, packing and marketing windows
? Manage quality assurance of the final product
? Continuously improve and maintain handling protocols that will allow fruit quality to be preserved through the storage and packing process
? Maintain the quality management system that will ensure compliance to food safety systems (e.g. BRC, HACCP)
? Lead and develop the quality assurance team

The successful candidate must have:

? Matric with a Diploma / Degree in Horticulture
? At least 5 years relevant experience with fruit quality
? Strong attention to detail
? Experience in leading and managing a team
? Analytical decision-making style

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.