CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Curico Area – Chile: Our client is looking for an Additional General Manager to join the team.
 
The successful candidate will oversee their global operations in fruit procurement, packing, and export. The role involves strategic leadership, team management, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple international locations.
 
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 15-20 years of experience in the fruit industry (preferably apples, kiwis, pears, and oranges – sourced around the world through our subsidiaries).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Strong knowledge of English.
• Ability to handle emergency situations effectively

• Oversee operations across overseas group companies, ensuring smooth procurement and dispatch.
• Distribute work among junior staff everywhere, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Forecast HR needs, submit completed hiring proposals, and oversee junior staff performance.

• Meet sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus, and kiwis.
• Develop and propose global sales plans to achieve export sales targets.

• Ensure availability of leased technically top-class pack houses and storage spaces.
• Secure competitive contracts with vendors & service providers before the commencement of season.

• Coordinate sourcing, packing, and quality control across global locations.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, packing, and adherence to quality standards.

• Oversee marketing efforts and develop new export markets.
• Promote sourcing model to grow relationships with growers.

• Manage procurement to shipping process, ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure commitments with growers are documented and confirmed.

• Be accessible to handle emergencies and ensure business continuity.
• Maintain emergency contacts for shipping and logistics.

• Develop strategies to optimize grower negotiations and sourcing model implementation.
• Ensure competitive pricing and improve growers’ cash flow.

• Drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and financial transparency.
• Monitor reconciliation of raw materials and packing materials.

• Lead business plan execution and ensure policy compliance.
• Implement legal, statutory, ERP and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure adequate staffing per organizational needs.
• Monitor and control performance to meet objectives.

• Ensure safe storage & handling of fruit throughout the Cold Supply Chain to minimize quality loss.
• Manage contracts with growers and ensure proper picking times.