Production Manager (Blueberries)

Reference: 10273 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk 

Job Description: 

• Business management
• Contribute to and implement the overall business strategic planning; develop and set plans to operationalise the overall business strategy.
• Organise, plan and prioritise work by developing specific goals and objectives to be accomplished for each section.
• Ensure the operational business risks in each section are identified early and mitigated.
• Production management
• Direct, coordinate and assist section worker activities, such as planting, fertigation, chemical application, harvesting and record keeping.
• Implement operating methods and procedures according to standards.
• Conduct soil/leaf analysis for fertigation and pest/disease management. 
• Inspect production areas to determine maturity dates, considering block targets as identified in the strategic plan.
• Ensure the maintenance of the production areas.
• Coordinate growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, technical teams and other related departments.
• Administration and finance
• Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets.
• Schedule senior team leaders for daily activities.
  
• Record information and keep records of all documents.
• Monitor progress against budget and ensure any trends or variances are reported to the estate manager.
• Human resources management
• Assist newly employed employees with induction and integration into the team.
• Monitor and enforce employee adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure an adequate workforce for the efficient and effective operation of the farm.
• Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance.
• Ensure employee development and capacity.
• Direct, guide, coach, mentor and motivate employees. policies, legislation, procedures and practices.
• Asset management
• Communicate with the estate manager on required purchases for machinery, equipment and supplies.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Ensure routine maintenance and proper handling of equipment.

Qualifications: 

• A Relevant tertiary degree
• Certificates in all other farming activities, e.g., irrigation, scouting, plant production
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant farm production experience.
• Crop production activities, from land development to harvesting and farm maintenance.

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

 

 

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