GENERAL MANAGER (FARMS)
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Prepare and maintain Farm budget based on management recommendations for Services • Oversee each division on the farm, and their Budgets • Management of Senior staff in each division on the site especially related to production • Oversea management of workshop staff i.e. allocation of duties • Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with company policy • Management of Senior staff • Coordinate all customer/Audit site visits • Manager all Record keeping for the site • Irrigation: Ensure equipment breakdown is kept to an absolute minimum • Assure Dam maintenance and maximum water retention levels • Ensure support systems not directly related to field production (buses, tractors…) are fully functional • Ensure vehicle downtime is kept to an absolute minimum • Coordinate the movement of any heavy plant machinery between Sites • Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to compliance and standard measures • Participate at Farm Welfare Committee Meetings WHAT QUALITIES DO I NEED? • Educated to Degree level in Agriculture or relevant field, ideally with technical operations background preferably in the horticultural domain • 10+ years of experience in Farm Management in Eastern Africa, ideally multi-faceted sites • Hands-on experience in machinery and farm equipment operations • Sound people management skills and the ability to maintain good team discipline • Excellent communication and organization skills • High integrity and a good understanding of fresh produce • Ability to make sound business decision and recommendations WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? So, we’ve caught your eye with this role? If you’re a great General Manager with a high level of experience and success and want to be part of a team, leading fresh produce operations, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a copy of your latest CV (in complete confidence), a little bit about you and where you want your successful career to head. You can send it directly to us on james@jptrett.com
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