General Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery, through appropriate plans and in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures, the vision, mission, and objectives of the Group
• Maximize yields using best in industry practices to achieve business plan & budget targets!
• Ensure that all input costs are maintained & within budget target.
• Guide, mentor and empower farm managers at the farms to ensure smooth, efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.
• Ensure all farm managers have the necessary skills, competencies, and motivation to deliver the company’s vision and achieve budgets sustainably without compromising the quality.
• In consultation with the MD prepare annual business and operations plan/budget, including capital expense budgets and present the same to the Board for approval.
• Constantly endeavour to innovate and improve the processes with cost reduction in mind.
• Ensure that all farms maintain audit standards such as Fairtrade, ETI, etc.
• Managing Farm equipment and assets in good condition with regular servicing of the same.
• To set targets and goals with measurable KPI’s for all farm & production managers.
• Oversee adherence to laid down production, harvesting and post-harvest codes of practice.
• Direct the planning and managing of farm operations and farm business administration.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture
• Minimum of eight years’ experience working in the Fruit growing industry, preferably with Avocado
• Experienced in the use of drip & computerized irrigation / fertigation systems.
• Efficient, diligent, meticulous, analytical and thrives under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to have impact on business results.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Deadline for applications: 10th October 2023