Blueberry Production Manager - Porterville, South Africa - Frank Consult

Frank Consult
Frank Consult
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Porterville, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:


The production manager is responsible for managing a team of supervisors (each supervising a section) who perform a variety of duties.

The role entails daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration of activities including planting, harvesting, pruning, fertigation, pest/disease management and managing staff.

This person is thus responsible for the financial and physical performance of the day-to-day operations and implementing the short
- and long-term business plans of the employer.


QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:


Minimum Education/Qualification:


  • Senior certificate/grade 12;
  • Certificates in all other farming activities, e.g., irrigation, scouting, plant production.

Experience:


  • 2 years' relevant farm production experience.
  • Crop production activities, from land development to harvesting and farm maintenance.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical

  • Horticultural Practices
  • Technical understanding of fruit production functions
  • Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Good agricultural practices and crop production.
  • Basic financial management.
  • Basic human resources legislation, especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g. absenteeism, leave, health and safety, working hours).

Leadership/Behavioural

  • Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Strong peoplemanagement skills, relationship building and interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Detail and results orientated.

Key Performance/ Success Indicators

Business management

  • Contribute to and implement the overall business strategic planning; develop and set plans to operationalise the BBB Blueberries overall business strategy.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise work by developing specific goals and objectives to be accomplished for each section.
  • Ensure the operational business risks in each section are identified early and mitigated.

Production management

  • Implement operating methods and procedures according to standards.
  • Conduct soil/leaf analysis for fertigation and pest/disease management.
  • Inspect production areas to determine maturity dates, considering block targets as identified in the strategic plan.
  • Ensure the maintenance of the production areas.
  • Coordinate growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, technical teams and other related departments.

Administration and finance

  • Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets.
  • Schedule senior team leaders for daily activities.
  • Record information and keep records of all documents.
  • Monitor progress against budget and ensure any trends or variances are reported to the estate manager.

Human resources management

  • Assist newly employed employees with induction and integration into the team.
  • Monitor and enforce employee adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure an adequate workforce for the efficient and effective operation of the farm.
  • Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance.
  • Ensure employee development and capacity.
  • Direct, guide, coach, mentor and motivate employees. policies, legislation, procedures and practices.

Asset management

  • Communicate with the estate manager on required purchases for machinery, equipment and supplies.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Ensure routine maintenance and proper handling of equipment.


Compliance

  • Ensure compliance and adherence to the industry regulations, e.g., SIZA, Global G.A.P.
  • Ensure quality assurance as per the Quality Standards.
  • Ensure and enforce compliance to the company's policies, procedures and practices.
**Interpersonal relations and communication
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