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Our client operates in the Agricultural and distribution domain, seeks to fill the above position.
Please send your CV in word format. Also provide your current salary and benefits details!
Job Purpose:
The position oversees the effective and efficient development of apples expansion programs, build value over time by the continuous improvement and development of the operation.
Major Functions /Accountabilities:
- General Apple Operations Management – operating costs per unit (pruning, spraying, fertilizing, irrigation, packaging & land preparation)
- Strategic planning, capex planning and execution including new plantings,
- Drive ongoing continuous improvement focusing on detail around quality, volumes and yields,
- Manage the grading, marketing and storage of apples
- Recruiting, leading and developing first class management team inclusive of assistant section.
- Attention to detailed operations systems and SOPs to drive productivity and quality and crop planning from field through to pack house,
- Drive adoption of global best practices and benchmarks with local innovation,
- Budgets, forecasts and weekly reports, financial analysis and planning,
- Ability to plan and develop capacity depth and skills at all levels through operations,
- Closely guard reputation and integrity of the business.
Computer proficiencies: –
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong Agriculture Diploma or Horticulture Degree from reputable organization
- A qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 years in a commercial horticulture or tobacco and 3 years at management level.
- Experience in any high attention to detail, export oriented horticultural cropping or plantations.
Location: Nyanga
Salary Negotiable
Email CVs to mirriam@valcol.co.zw