Production Manager - Ashton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Ashton, Western Cape Ashton, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 25-07-2017 12:45:37 PM
19-09-2017 12:45:37 PM
PRODUCTION MANAGERS X2– WESTERN CAPE
Western Cape
Fruit/Agricultural Industry
Salary: Attractive package on offer for the successful candidate

An International Citrus Fruit Farming Company is looking for a dynamic, energetic Production Manager for their business unit in Western Cape. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, high standards, excellent communication ability and the ambition to grow with this organisation. Min of 3 years’ experience and a Tertiary qualification (advantageous) in Agriculture related to the field of Citrus farming will be beneficial to application. Knowledge of the Citrus farming and the Agri - Industry essential. Must be willing to relocate.

Job Summary:
The Production Manager will develop and manage all aspects of the production fields, identifying and selling in local markets and on-site; managing farm interns and working with volunteers; and speaking to public groups that frequent the farm for educational days.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Produce annual field plans;
• Maintain NGF’s standards of production to ensure the highest quality produce;
• Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape with the help of interns and volunteers;
• Cooperate with community partners;
• Planning and implementation of weekly planting schedule;
• Insect and weed control, fertility monitoring and general field observation;
• Cultivation activities;
• Infrastructure planning, creation and maintenance;
• Irrigation planning and implementation;
• Soil building program including composting;
• Installation, maintenance and monitoring of deer fencing;
• Plan weekly harvest schedule, harvest, market and deliver;
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts of NGF;
• Integration of farm with other NGF programs;
• Participate in planning for long-term farm development;
• Coordinate produce needs with culinary, market and educational programs;
• Able to work in the field, outdoor classroom and office including hard repetitive physical work;
• Some evening or special event hours may be required;
• Current driver’s license and a clean driving record;
• Comfortable driving a cube truck and operating farm equipment; and
• Good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications & Competencies:
• Experience working in a team environment with proven leadership skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated good organizational and record keeping skills;
• Minimum 4 years experience of full-season management;
• Demonstrated farm planning experience and working knowledge of farm infrastructure;
• Experience in growing using organic/biodynamic principles;
• Experience working with farm machinery;
• Basic carpentry skills;
• Interest in working with youth and youth programs;
• Demonstrated good communication skills;
• Self-motivated, cooperative and flexible;
• Responsibly manage administrative and record keeping tasks related to running the farm business and overall success of the organization; and
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients

Closing date: 30 July 2017
Ref: SEIS0013
Vacancy Type: Permanent