Quality & Technical Manager - Fruit

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality & Technical Manager (Fruit) to join the Kirkwood facility · Responsible for monitoring and managing all aspects of fruit quality in the operational chain from picking at the optimum time to packing and arriving in the markets · Conduct fruit quality inspections on farms and in packhouses during the season to ensure that the fruit packed is according to export and client standards. · Grower interaction and feedback on quality delivered and packed. · Grower communication on a weekly basis for picking planning. · Weekly estimates feedback for picking and packing discussed with marketing team. · Assisting growers with audits, registrations, and verifications, orchard inspections and all other market access requirements. · Overseas client interaction on all arrivals and due diligence for specific market and supermarkets. · QC capturing, claim values and marine insurance claims. · Assist with day-to-day operational responsibilities. · Assist with off season ad hoc responsibilities. Requirements · Grade 12 · Relevant 3 years tertiary qualification – university degree or diploma · 3-5 years’ experience in packhouse, grower and or marketing company will be highly advantageous. · Fruit QC experience will be an advantage. · Valid drivers license · Advanced computer literacy · Willingness to travel for work