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Packinghouse ManagerImg Citrus INC • Vero Beach, FL, US
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Packinghouse Manager

Packinghouse Manager

Img Citrus INC • Vero Beach, FL, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

IMG Enterprises, Inc. is a leading Florida agribusiness with diversified operations in citrus, ornamental landscape, ecosystem restoration, and real estate. Ranked the 22nd Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida (OBJ 2025) and recognized as one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work (OBJ 2019), IMG Enterprises is committed to building sustainable and innovative businesses that support the health and wellbeing of people, nature, and society. IMG Enterprises owns and operates two main subsidiaries : Cherrylake Inc. and IMG Citrus Inc. Cherrylake, located in Groveland, Florida, is one of the largest ornamental plant producers and commercial landscape companies in the Southeastern United States. The company is vertically integrated—growing trees, palms, and shrubs on over 1,500 acres of farmland—and provides commercial landscape construction and maintenance services across the region. IMG Citrus, based in Indian River County, is one of Florida's leading fresh citrus distributors to retailers across the Southeastern U.S, and a committed Florida grower investing in innovative practices such as regenerative farming and Citrus Under Protective Screens (CUPS). The company is vertically integrated, farming over 4,500 acres of citrus in Florida, importing fruit from trusted global partners, operating a 185,000-square-foot packing and cold storage facility, and marketing a year-round citrus program that showcases the best of every season.

Company Highlights :

  • Stability and financial strength : IMG Enterprises diversification and professional management ensure stability, resilience and the capital resources for sustainable growth.
  • Family ownership : Two generations of family ownership and leadership ensure the commitment of the company to its core values and founding principles.
  • Purpose driven culture : We start with WHY. Our purpose guides our actions and shapes our culture. We promote personal development and career growth by encouraging work-life integration, continuous learning and improvement, and a supportive environment for taking risks, being creative and exploring each individuals' potential.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit : Founded by entrepreneurs we are driven to innovate, continuously improve and find a better way.
  • Sustainable connection with the environment : Our products and services come from the land and contribute back to our environment.

Summary / Objectives

The Packinghouse Manager provides leadership and oversight for all grading and packing operations within our state of the art packinghouse facility packing fresh citrus commodities. This role is responsible for maximizing productivity and profitability while ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety. The manager will play a key role in driving efficiency, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement across the packinghouse.

Job Functions

  • Lead and manage Packinghouse Supervisors and their crews to ensure that all grading and packing operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. Direct daily production activities to achieve operational goals in productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost control, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
  • Oversee labor planning, scheduling, and cost management to align staffing with production needs and budget targets.
  • Approve team members' weekly timecards in ADP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll and labor standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Participate in and support safety and food safety committees; enforce workplace safety, sanitation, and packinghouse cleanliness standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (logistics, quality assurance, maintenance, and sales) to align packinghouse operations with customer requirements and company objectives.
  • Monitor equipment, facility conditions, and packinghouse processes to identify opportunities for preventive maintenance, cost savings, and operational improvements.
  • Develop, train, and mentor packinghouse staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure readiness for regulatory and third-party audits by maintaining documentation, procedures, and corrective action plans.
  • Compensation : $75,000 to $95,000

    Main Office Location : Vero Beach, FL.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in packinghouse, production, or agricultural operations management; citrus or fresh produce experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA) and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage labor planning, cost control, and production scheduling in a high-volume environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in workforce management systems (ADP or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
  • Work Hours & Environment

    This position is based in a fast-paced packinghouse environment with seasonal demands tied to citrus harvest and export schedules. Extended hours, including nights and weekends, may be required during peak season.

    Compensation : $75,000 to $95,000

    Company reserves the right to change the job description and / or require additional duties at its discretion. Drug free workplace, E.O.C. & E-Verify included.

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