OPERATIONS MANAGER – FRUIT INDUSTRY – LETSITELE

Job Purpose: Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing production related activities on the farm.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

1. Grade 12
2. Diploma or degree in agriculture
3. Minimum of 5 years experience in the production of subtropical fruit & citrus

Competencies:

1. Good knowledge of the establishment, care, and cultivation of subtropical fruit & citrus
2. Excellent planning & organizational skills
3. Strong leadership skills and ability to work confidently in a group
4. Strong problem-solving skills
5. Strong budgeting and financial management skills
6. Excellent time management skills
7. Computer literate
8. Driver’s License

Job Duties:

1. Overall responsibility for implementation of production strategy of the company through the development of applicable systems and use of existing knowledge and technology.
2. Direct, coordinate and manage production related activities in close collaboration with management.
3. Monitor the production process to ensure quality products, operational management of the farm, maintenance, new development, nutrition, pest, disease, and water management.
4. Long-term planning to support the company’s goals.
5. Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to optimize profitability.
6. Identifying potential problems, points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
7. Develop and implement operating methods and procedures for the production section.
8. Ensure compliance procedures are followed according to accreditation and management systems to ensure produce can be exported.
9. Manage production cost effectively by sound budgeting and strict cost control measures.
10. Ensure implementation and adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
11. Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets.
12. Ensure all administrative functions are done accurately and on time.

Applications close on 15 December 2024.

Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.

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