Operations Manager (Crops and Vegetables) needed at Technoton Limited

Job Brief

• To Oversee the vegetable crops and other cash crops production on the farm and coordinate daily processes and operations with an emphasis on financial results.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating the activities of the farm supervisors and other stuff
• Liaising with the Financial Institutions to raise funds for agricultural import and export
• Analysing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Responsible for liaising with appropriate agencies
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.

Job Specification
Education:

• B.Sc or HND qualification in Agriculture or Agricultural Sciences from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 8 years in Agribusiness
• At least 3 years experience at managerial level.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience with the requirements for vegetable export
• Must have hands on experience of how the agribusiness sector works
• Knowledgeable in the raising of funds for agribusiness
• Must be willing to shuttle between Ondo Town and Lagos
• Familiar with international best practices of growing, cultivating, harvesting and storing crops
• Capacity and experience to develop training manuals and also train subordinates
• Knowledge of Animal Husbandry will be an added advantage
• Compulsory knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good people development, management and leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.