Operations Manager – Feed mill

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Ag Economics, Agri-Business, Engineering or related studies
  
• 10+ years of supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to provide successful leadership for an operational site
  
• Prior experience in the agricultural industry with grain and crop inputs is required.
  
• Leadership skills with experience of managing a large staff complement.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with livestock nutrition, including ration balancing.
  
• Strong understanding and practical experience with CFIA and HACCP regulatory and health and safety standards.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial terms and reporting.
  

• Operating the mill efficiently in order to produce feed volumes a per budget and as per market and own farms requirements, all the while attaining the budgeted cost/unit
  
• Meeting set KPI’s and as per the strategic plan
  
• Complying with HACCP in all its aspects
  
• Assisting with procurement and receiving of raw materials
  
• Stock control and stock management so as to maintain quality and minimise losses and theft opportunities
  
• Liaising with farms to ensure timely manufacture and delivery of feeds
  
• Reporting as required in a timely and accurate manner
  
• Ensuring that labour practices in the mill are compliant with our HR policies
  
• Interacting with staff and their representatives regularly to ensure the team is motivated and staff morale is high
  
• Recruitment and training new staff as and when required
  
• Plan for further expansion, as per the Company five-year plan
  
• Continuous assessment of staff and staff needs, on site training and participation in the recruitment process, health and safety in the work place.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor