Operational Manager - Citrus - Patensie

Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in operations management/logistics (or a related field) and have prior experience in a management or leadership position. A deep understanding of financial management is also a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide inspired leadership for the organization.
• Make important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
• Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
• Assist HR with recruiting when necessary.
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
• Work with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with the board of directors to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long-term goals.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Support worker communication with the management team.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field.
• Experience in management, operations, and leadership.
• Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash-flow management.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among managers, partners, and employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial management.
• Ensure work orders are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that production crew is trained and in compliance with federal, state, and company regulations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and to avoid work related accidents
• Achievement of productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost, quality, safety and employee engagement objectives
• Consult with suppliers relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve processing and quality of products
• Excellent Computer skills, especially Excel
• Hands-on and meticulous
• 3 - 5 years in a similar role
• Well-presented and detail-oriented

EMAIL CV IN WORD FORMAT: cvs@agricruitment.co.za