Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to fill the role of Senior Operations Manager - Factories and Prepacking Facilities. This is a senior leadership position that will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion strategy of our factories and prepacking facilities across Africa.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in factory management, preferably in the agriculture sector. They should also have a strong background in health and safety, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Additionally, they should possess excellent communication and people management skills, as well as technical competence to manage an export subtropical fruit business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a five-year growth and expansion strategy for our factories and prepacking facilities. They will also be expected to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build our company's image and reputation. Furthermore, they will conduct industry benchmarks on cost, technology, and people trends to inform their decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Factories and Prepacking Facilities Growth Strategy Development: Develop and implement a five-year growth and expansion strategy for our factories and prepacking facilities. Conduct industry benchmarks on cost, technology, and people trends.
• Financial & Business Management: Collaborate and participate in setting-up budgets, monitor, allocate resources, review and making mid-year adjustments. Prepare monthly and/or project finance reports for management.
• People Management: Instil discipline within the management and labour force. Setting performance agreements, management subordinate, coach, and mentor the team. Developing successors for critical positions.
• Health & Safety: Accept and execute 16(2) and GMR2(1) Role and Responsibilities. Management and implementation of HSMS. Drive Hazard identification and development Risk Assessments for all operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in factory management, preferably in the agriculture sector.
• At least 5 years of experience in a health and safety role.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Technical competence to manage an export subtropical fruit business.

The estimated salary for this role is between $80,000 and $120,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.