Operations Manager (Expat)

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Operations Manager (Expat).

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for an Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise computer software to create plans and detailed blueprints.
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the agricultural season.
• Schedule daily workflows and set daily work programmes.
• Monitor daily productivity of contracted equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Report weekly on operational and financial progress.
• Manage a planting fleet and planting operations.
• Plan operational schedules for large fleets of tractors and heavy plant while monitoring productivities and efficiencies.

Key Skills:

• Proficient in precision agricultural practices using Trimble/RTK equipment on AGCO and Case equipment.
• Experience with heavy farm machinery such as Massey Ferguson, Challenger, and Komatsu.
• Strong financial management skills, including procurement, budgeting, operational stores, and workshop administration.
• Excellent planning and activity scheduling skills.
• Strong technical skills and a hands-on approach.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working under strict deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop long-term customer relationships.
• Good planning and activity scheduling skills.
• Technical skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to develop long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Agricultural Engineering or a similar qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior management position within an agricultural environment.
• Fully computer literate.
• Ability to operate Trimble and Topcon GPS software.
• Valid driver's license.