Production Manager (Soft Fruit)

Production Manager (Soft Fruit)

Our client, a leading soft-fruit farm and production , is looking for a Production Manager to join their company / farm based in Hermanus .

Location : Hermanus (Please note that accommodation is NOT provided for this position and nor will a housing benefit be provided)

Salary offered : Market related and negotiable (dependent on experience and suitability of the ideal candidate)

Your mandate :

Deliver premium fruit quality and yield by setting the right growth strategy per crop, per field and executing it at top productivity.

The opportunity

Own field establishment, crop husbandry, forecasting, harvest readiness, and post-harvest handover to the packhouse. This hands‑on leadership role suits a proactive, data‑driven manager who can plan ahead, mobilise teams, and hit targets in a fast‑moving, labour‑intensive environment.

Key responsibilities

Field Establishment

• Compile the strategic establishment plan aligned to the Season Production Plan.
• Specify and procure field, plant and material needs to agreed standards.
• Liaise with plant propagation providers to meet grower requirements and timelines.
• Plan, allocate and supervise labour to complete establishment tasks on time and within budget.

Crop Husbandry & Infrastructure

Forecasting & Estimations

Harvest Management

Logistics & Support Functions

Success looks like

What you’ll bring (non‑negotiable)

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