Packhouse Quality & Planning Coordinator

Casupport•Ceres, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Verdun Estates is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and hands-on professional to join their Packhouse Management Team in Prince Alfred Hamlet near Ceres. Reporting directly to the Packhouse Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing quality systems, packing programmes, traceability, compliance and packhouse administration while ensuring that customer requirements and export standards are consistently met. This role serves as a key link between local and international customers, production teams and packhouse operations, requiring strong communication skills, sound planning ability and active involvement in day-to-day packhouse activities.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related field will be advantageous
Minimum 3–5 years' experience within a fruit packhouse, agricultural or fresh produce environment
Sound knowledge of quality systems, phytosanitary requirements and export protocols
Experience working with Vitrax or similar packhouse management systems
Experience with BI/Qlik Sense reporting will be advantageous
Strong computer literacy and analytical skills
Valid driver's licence

Nice To Haves

Strong organisational and planning skills
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
Hands-on and practical approach
Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
High level of accountability and ownership
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build relationships with both local and international stakeholders

Responsibilities

Manage the Vitrax packhouse system and team
Maintain accurate stock control of finished packed product
Oversee labelling and traceability systems
Manage packing orders and programmes from start to finish
Coordinate fruit allocation according to customer and market specifications
Ensure compliance with special market and export requirements
Ensure phytosanitary compliance and adherence to export standards
Conduct positive release processes, including MRL and phytosanitary verification
Manage product traceability, mock recalls and non-conforming product procedures
Ensure regulatory compliance and product quality standards are maintained
Monitor and improve packhouse and packing line performance
Minimise waste and maximise pack-out efficiency
Support defect sorting systems and process optimisation initiatives
Utilise data and reporting to support operational decision-making
Liaise with Production Managers, Packhouse Teams, Marketing and International Clients
Prepare and communicate quality reports
Conduct off-season farm audits, including GlobalG.A.P. and SIZA Environmental audits