Farm Operations Manager
Reporting to: Farm Director
The Company: Fantastic farming business specialising in the production and processing of fresh produce.
The Industry: Farming, Management, Fresh Produce, Operations
Purpose of the Job:
To achieve the agreed financial and production targets for the fruit and arable enterprises for which you are responsible and other objectives as may be agreed.
Role Responsibilities:
Health and Safety
Promote and support a safe working environment and foster a culture of ‘safety first’ and ‘make it safe.
Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to by employees and temporary labour; provide training where required and report any concerns to the Head of Farm and Fresh Fruit Production.
Operations Strategy
Managing the harvesting of all crops.
Develop and implement operational strategy. Continually review and adjust the strategy in line with internal and external changes.
Develop, review and deliver positive KPI results in People (H&S), Quality, Cost and Service that deliver against the operations strategy.
Have a proactive approach to new business and product development including trial work, visiting research stations, networking with other growers and industry stakeholders and keeping updated with press information.
Team Management
Develop and actively promote a positive Health & Safety Culture.
Align and lead the harvesting team to ensure they are engaged, high performing and deliver green KPIs. Coach them to identify and provide effective solutions to red KPIs.
Manage on going performance and succession of direct reports. Build teams through skills assessment, training, coaching, feedback and support.
Labour Control
Manage the availability of labour against the plan and ensure that all fields optimise labour across the Farm.
Budget and Capital projects
Prepare budgets, monitor and improve cost efficiencies in conjunction with the finance department.
Ensure farm machinery is fit for purpose and all farm buildings are maintained in good order Continuous Improvement.
Identify possible business development and keep informed of any new developments and modern production techniques.
Site Communications & Engagement
Lead by example ensuring appropriate cross functional alignment & engagement with all support functions as appropriate to the site needs and the benefit of the business as a whole.
Actively manage all site communications with all internal and external stakeholders. Passionately promote the site with customers and internal stakeholders.
Engage & build good working relationships with employees on site.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
People management experience.
Excellent at building relationships.
Must be people focused.
Fresh produce experience.
The Package:
Competitive salary and attractive package depending on experience.
How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to; Emma@agriFJ.co.uk
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