General Manager – Farming Operations
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Matanuska Distribution (Priva…
- Expires 14 Jan 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Title: General Manager – Farming Operations
Reports to: Managing Director
Reporting staff: Field Operations Manager, Packhouse Operations Manager, Development Manager, Facilities Manager, Finance Manager, Accountant, Independent Section Farm Managers.
Location: Burma Valley, Mutare
Background & job purpose:
We are a leading producer and distributor of bananas and other fruit in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and have exciting plans for the continued growth of our production and distribution platforms.
This position oversees the effective and first-class development of our banana expansion programs, and the continuous performance improvement and development of existing operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Functions and Accountabilities:
General farm operations management – drive quality KPI’s, unit volumes and costs,
Drive development of all supporting infrastructure (cableways, irrigation & fertigation, packhouses, electrical, housing and other infrastructure)
Drive ongoing continuous improvement, focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields: -
Production planning
Nutrition
Sucker management
Irrigation and water management
Bunch care
Pest, weed and disease control
Harvesting operations
Packing operations
Recruiting, leading, planning and developing capacity depth and first-class operational team at all levels throughout the operations,
Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs; - to drive productivity and quality, and crop planning from field through to packhouse and delivery to customers,
Production of regular projections on expected production levels for marketing & logistics,
Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
Implement Global GAP throughout all operations
Manage & ensure that all assets are accounted for, and are in good working condition,
Plan all new development, determine ROI’s, implement on time and to pre-determined budgets.
Budgets and cashflow forecasts, financial analysis and planning,
Manage farming operations business accounts through monthly finance reporting and corresponding financial KPI’s,
Plan & manage the interaction with the procurement function to ensure quality & adequate supplies, to effectively support operations,
Effective stakeholder management through team leadership & cohesiveness in all farm activities,
Drive adoption and use of new and changing technologies throughout the operation,
Work with Sales & Marketing teams to develop and build premium end market channels,
Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and competencies:
Banana technical expertise and high interest in driving technical progress,
Confident and open team player,
Strong leadership capacity, with high impact and influence with the ability to develop and maintain a high potential team,
Strong attention to detail,
High degree of accuracy,
Proactive and entrepreneurial bent, with proven high agency and ability to make things happen,
Curious and demanding of new knowledge and its transfer,
Proven ability to build and mentor outstanding and growing individuals.
Computer proficiencies:
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, QGIS, and any ag specific applications.
Experience:
Management level in high end banana production,
Demonstrated strategic, hands–on experience in transforming operations to world class standards.
Education:
· A strong university degree from a reputable organization in a relevant subject.
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant context, including at management level.
How to Apply
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Closing date is Friday 14th January 2022.
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