Chief Operating Officer

SUMMARY:
As COO, you will be responsible for optimizing the management of the company’s leadership team, assets, daily operations, implementing strategic plans, and delivering performance.

Primary responsibilities: 

• Senior management: Lead a management team, set strategies and objectives and oversee daily operational functions
• Relationships: Manage collaborations with partners, suppliers and stakeholders
• Staff development: Foster a work environment that encourages ownership and growth
• Pack houses: Oversee optimal and effective processes, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Marketing: Develop strategies to increase sales and strengthen the brand, working with sales departments to explore new markets
• Logistics: Manage the transport, storage and distribution of products to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Technical department: Collaborate with the engineering team
• Packaging materials: Control stock and costs of packaging materials, ensuring client specifications are met
• Performance monitoring: Analyse management information and propose improvements
• Expansion activities: Participate in investments, acquisitions and corporate alliances
• Other: Ensure integrated and efficient operations while maintaining compliance with internal policies.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role
• A proven management track record with in-depth knowledge of financial management, strategic planning, and risk management
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in one or more of the following fields: Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering.
• An MBA qualification will be advantageous
• A passion for agriculture is essential.

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