Packing House Manager

Description

Title:

Packing House Manager

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Location:

Delray Beach, FL – Travel required to seasonal locations

Type:
Full-Time | Onsite – Travel Required | Exempt

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states.

We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.

As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

The Packing House Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operations of our packing house. This role involves managing staff, coordinating work processes, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Staff Management:
  • Recruit, hire, and train packing house staff.
  • Assign tasks and supervise employees to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback.
  • Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Operations Management:
  • Coordinate the unloading, sorting, washing, and packaging of products.
  • Ensure that products meet quality standards and comply with Pero Family Farms and FDA regulatory requirements.
  • Optimize packing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Quality Control:
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure product integrity.
  • Inspect products for defects and take corrective action as needed.
  • Maintain records of quality control inspections.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
  • Conduct safety inspections and implement safety training programs.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Facility Management:
  • Maintain the packing house in a clean and organized condition.
  • Coordinate maintenance and repairs of equipment.
  • Manage inventory of packing supplies and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in packing house management or supervision preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to work weekends and variable hours.
• Required to travel to seasonal work locations (Delray, Alachua, FL, Brant, NY, Parrish, FL, Omega, GA).

• This position operates primarily in a packing house and production facility environment, which may be cold, wet, and noisy.
• The role requires frequent presence on the production floor to monitor operations, inspect product quality, and oversee staff activities.
• Exposure to varying temperatures (45 degrees or less), humidity, and strong odors associated with fresh produce is common.
• Work hours may extend beyond standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production schedules require.
• Travel is required to seasonal packing and production facilities in Delray Beach, FL;
  Alachua, FL;
  Parrish, FL;
  Brant, NY; and Omega, GA, which may involve extended stays.

• Ability to stand, walk,…