Operations Manager at Bles Dairies

What you will be doing

Logistics & Planning

• Translate the commercial pipeline into clear weekly and daily execution plan
• Plan machine allocation, crew movements, and transport between sites
• Anticipate bottlenecks and resolve them before they hit the field

Operational Execution

• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget and at desired quality
• Maintain tight control on field performance and daily output

Machinery Park & Preventive Maintenance

• Together with the GM, take responsibility for the machine fleet and equipment park
• Build and enforce a strong preventive maintenance culture
• Minimize breakdowns, downtime, and emergency repairs
• Ensure machines are used efficiently and responsibly

Team Leadership & Operational Processes

• Lead operators, mechanics, and crew leaders across all sites
• Enforce discipline, safety, accountability, and clear communication
• Build a reliable, professional field team that performs under pressure
• Develop and ensure safety protocols on site

Project Management & Budget Control

• Own operational project budgets together with Finance
• Control:
• Cost per acre
• Fuel per acre
• Labor and repair costs
• Track actuals vs budget and correct deviations quickly

What we are looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in construction, transport/logistics, mining, machinery-heavy agriculture
• Proven experience managing projects, machinery and team
• Strong interest in agriculture and machinery-intensive operations
• Strong process and planning mindset, not a fire-fighter