Operations Manager

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Operations Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Budget Management, preparing and managing the budget, including purchasing suppliers and machinery.
• Planning and Execution, Developing and implementing production plans and strategies.
• Maintenance, Overseeing the maintenance and repair of farm machinery and equipment.
• Schedule daily workflows and set daily work programmes.
• Monitor daily productivity of contracted equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Report weekly on operational progress.
• Manage a planting fleet and planting operations.
• Plan operational schedules for large fleets of tractors and heavy plants while monitoring productivity and efficiencies.

Key Skills:

• Experience with heavy farm machinery such as tractors and heavy equipment.
• Excellent planning and activity scheduling skills.
• Strong technical skills and a hands-on approach.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working under strict deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop long-term customer relationships.
• Good planning and activity scheduling skills.
• Technical skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• Strong team player.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Agricultural Engineering, logistics or a similar qualification.
• 6 + years of experience in a senior management position within an agricultural environment.
• Fully computer literate.
• Valid driver’s license.