Field Operations Manager at Olivado EPZ Limited

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Co-ordination of all field production programs.
• Coordination of all produce harvesting activities.
• Establishing harvesting projections in line with production/packing plans.
• Providing technical advice to farmers through the field managers.
• Maintaining good relations between farmers and the company
• Training the farmers and extension staff on production requirements and other areas of the quality management and internal control system
• Providing the Management Board with reports on production and other matters as outlined in the IMS
• Managing and implementing the requirements of IMS in compliance to market driven standards.
• Maintaining up to date files of all records and documentation as required by the Olivado IMS.
• Keeping abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes pertaining to the sectors in which audits are carried out.
• Reviewing GlobalGAP, IMO Organic and Fair for Life and other related documentation and advise on areas of improvement.
• Acting as the GlobalGAP Management representative for the company.
• Managing the Olivado Company Limited GlobalGAP and other standards Quality Management System.
• Professional development of field staff and management/technical skills
• Evaluating staff performance
• Coordinate Food and Plant Research project team and to apply research learnings in the field and factory
• Preparation and management of budgets in conjunction with accounts department.

KEY TASKS

• Degree in business management, agriculture/ horticulture or related discipline.
• Practical skills in personnel management.
• Local working language skills
• Training either as part of formal qualification or by the successful completion of a formal course in: -
  • Auditing techniques.
  • Food hygiene and safety
  • HACCP principles.
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Pesticides and Fertilizer use.
• At least 3 years’ experience in production of horticultural crops.
• Practical Auditing experience.
• Experience in management of externally certified voluntary standards preferably GlobalGAP, Organic or Fair Trade
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work proactively and autonomously
• Ability to accurately plan, multi-task and pay attention to details