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Manage formulation systems – upgrades, formulation procedures
Set and control global raw material specifications(STL Base Matrix)
Set and control all global feed specifications(Nutrients, Raw Material Bounds, Additives)
Control all feed and raw material specification adjustments
Set all Raw Material and Feed Quality Control requirement
Investigate and sign off all feed related claims
Technical support and liaison for farms
Technical support for the feed mill team
Initiate trails required
Improving the productivity of the operation by managing and implementing a Production Improvement Program(PIP)
Safeguarding all the intellectual assets of the feed milling operation provided to the staff in the best interest of the company
Working 5 days a week in which weekend is the normal days off
Working hours from 7h00am to 17h00pm Mon – Fri
Required Skills
Experience in management of trials, feed formulation and quality control
Technical competence and in depth knowledge of all aspects of Feed Formulation
Technical competence and in depth knowledge of all aspects of Raw Material Brokering
Ability to communicate well and interact effectively
Ability to learn quickly and be competent in areas which he is not familiar with
Good communication skills and good people management abilities
Ability to interact with persons from widely different nationalities and cultures
Computer literacy
Ability to motivate and create a team spirit
Highly numerate, planning and analytical
Knowledge of Bio-Security
Good verbal and written skills
Additional Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not subject to:
Studying plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve problems facing the agriculture industry.
Researching, developing, and promoting farming practices or products that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests.
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
Assisting with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Promoting products and techniques through educational presentations.
Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.
Selling personalised consultation services to clients.
Required Skills
Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Sales and presentation skills are also a major plus.
Additional Requirements
Job Responsibilities
Plant Production Department
Based on expertise along with consulting other Managers (Operations, Retail, Nursery and Plant Care/IPM) decide plant items for each season
Communicate with Accounting department to place orders for Production department
Lead the Production team for plant transplant and care
Communicate and establish a working scheme with Plant care/IPM Manager for irrigation practices, and IPM
Communicate and work with Office Manager to hire seasonal staff for Production department
Train, supervise and schedule Production department staff
At the end of each season lead the Production department staff to prepare for winter including cleaning up and stock maintenance
Review and analyze production department operations results for efficiencies output Space
Greenhouse crop production
Quality control
Required Skills
Quality control
4 years growing in greenhouses experience
Additional Requirements
Sourcing good quality suppliers that are cost effective and ensuring a co-beneficial relationship with team members
Organizing with accounts the purchasing of spares/stock
Coordinating and managing stock takes on a weekly basis
Preventing loss, theft or wastage of stocks
Strict monitoring and controlling of the daily and weekly issuance's of stock out of the department and reporting to all parties via email
Overseeing issuance of company tools and spares to the workshop department and ensure all equipment return
Accurate updating of bin cards and inputting all data onto company computer system
Ensure all stock is placed and stored safely, that all areas are clean , tidy, safe and accessible
Maintaining adequate replenishment levels and purchasing forecasts
submission of monthly forecast to accounts
Working with the Depot Supervisor to run real time updates of container movement details and manage the process in the Depot Supervisor's absence
Ensure driver reports are always obtained from border reps.
Ensure all truck reports are completed daily
Required Skills
Computer Literate
Experienced with accountancy packages
Must be a team player
Keen to take responsibility and ownership
Must have previous experience in a similar role ideally in a similar industry
Hands on
Excellent communications skills
Attention to details and records keeping
Additional Requirements
The ideal Zambian Candidate should be energetic, willing to learn and take instructions and directions with a positive result. Computer skills (especially excel) are required however this position involves majority of time spend in the fields (no matter the weather). Remuneration is flexible and TBC for successful Candidates. This position does not include accommodation
Duties to include:
Direct and coordinate worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record-keeping.
Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
Record information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
Procurement of machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
Required Skills
Ability to take direction
Motivated
Energetic
Willing to learn
Honest
Additional Requirements
The commercial manager is a key position responsible to oversee the commercial business (technical marketing and technical support to sales team) that provide an innovative, efficient Marketing and Technical service to promote Fertilizer and other agricultural input sales in the Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe Area.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver superior customer and technical service.
Apply a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
Provides Agronomic services to customers and potential customers.
Provide technical support and training to Sales Teams.
Training programs for sales staff (basic agronomy, plant nutrition and fertilizer applications) – create a groundswell which will show dividends in a short time frame
Oversee all demonstrations (establish where they are being done, the reason for the demo, define what is being measured and how it is being measured)
Develop relationships with decision makers of commercial estates (tea, tobacco, sugar, macadamia, cashew, timber industries) in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi and target that business with differentiated, crop specific and soil specific fertilisation programmes supported by regional blender capabilities.
Develop relationships with NGO decision makers – encourage utilization of differentiated fertilizers (which we have) to enhance production.
Required Skills
Candidates must have a customer service orientation
Strong interpersonal skills
Must have initiative, and be proactive in dealing with problems
Confidence, flexibility and self-control
Ability to work independently and have a high degree of responsibility and accountability
Above-average presentation / public speaking skills
Willingness to travel
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Integrity
Team player, collaborative with leadership.
Creative and takes initiative.
Ability to train, and motivate staff effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
Adaptable.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Additional Requirements
PURPOSE OF POSITION/ROLE
The commercial manager is a key position responsible to oversee the commercial business (technical marketing and technical support to sales team) that provide an innovative, efficient Marketing and Technical service to promote Fertilizer and other agricultural input sales in the Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver superior customer and technical service.
Apply a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
Provides Agronomic services to customers and potential customers.
Provide technical support and training to Sales Teams.
Training programs for sales staff (basic agronomy, plant nutrition and fertilizer applications) – create a groundswell which will show dividends in a short time frame
Oversee all demonstrations (establish where they are being done, the reason for the demo, define what is being measured and how it is being measured)
Develop relationships with decision makers of commercial estates for both perennial and annual cropping systems (Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Timber and Cashew industries) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda and target that business with differentiated, crop specific and soil specific fertilisation programmes supported by regional blender capabilities.
Develop relationships with NGO decision makers – encourage utilization of differentiated fertilizers (which we have) to enhance production.
Required Skills
Candidates must have a customer service orientation
Strong interpersonal skills
Must have initiative, and be proactive in dealing with problems
Confidence, flexibility and self-control
Ability to work independently and have a high degree of responsibility and accountability
Above-average presentation / public speaking skills
Willingness to travel
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Integrity
Team player, collaborative with leadership.
Creative and takes initiative.
Ability to train, and motivate staff effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
Adaptable.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Additional Requirements
The Estate Manager is responsible for the implementation and execution of short, medium and long term business plans and strategies for maximum yield and results through overseeing day – to -day operations of the Estate as approved by the Chief Operating Officer and with emphasis on:
Production Volumes
Productivity
Quality Management
Cost Management
Cash Generation
Human Resources Management
Safety, Health and Environment Management
Profitability of Estate
Outgrower Schemes Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Public Relations
Tasks / Responsibilities:
Management Responsibilities
Optimise the Estate performance in accordance with company policy
Developing and Implementation of the approved strategic business plan
Administrating Estate management and coordinating farm activities through HODs
Annual Operating Plan production for approval (Budgets)
Making sound business decisions in liaison with the COO and subordinates
Satisfying regulations and accreditations set by various authorities
Managing Estate activities to meet shareholder objectives
Ensuring efficient and smooth running of operations
Ensuring good public relations with stakeholders both internal and external
Informing the COO of any breaches of rules and regulations
Safeguarding Shareholder interests and the Ariston group at large
Ensuring adherence to local and national government rules and regulations
Maintaining company assets in good working order and recommending for disposals
Ensuring audit recommendations have been implemented
Ensuring all policies, processes and procedures are implemented/followed
Operational Responsibilities
Overseeing the running of day-to-day operations of the Estate.
Maintaining and monitoring quantity and quality of yields in line with budgeted figures
Researching for knowledge on pest and disease control for all operations
Producing planting and harvesting schedules and deciding on new varieties for planting
Ensuring use of available resources to achieve best attainable results
Recommending medications, sprayings, and fertiliser application from post mortems, foliar or root analysis and soil samples
Monitoring and ensuring that production records are kept
Monitoring market trends and recommendation on operations to consider
Supervising all the production heads
Production of monthly reports for operations review
Overall overseeing all new projects.
Financial Management and Control
Budget production (Annual operating plan) for approval
Analysis of contracts entered by the Estate and advising the COO accordingly
Monitor use of Estate funds and expenses so as to make sure the estate operate profitably
Monitoring and reviewing variances to budgets and addressing the variances
Monitor the cash flow gaps and advise the COO for possible gap closure
Overseeing procurement of quality raw materials on competitive prices
Business Development
Following market trends and decide on new profitable projects for recommendation to the COO
Building up relationships with suppliers, contractors and customers
Identification, recommendation and implementation of new capital projects aimed at improving efficiences in line with new technology and global trends.
Human Resources and SHE
Ensuring NEC rules and regulations and labour laws are followed
Spearheading the HIV and Aids awareness campaigns
Ensuring staff motivation at all levels on the Estate
Ensuring health and safety measures are adhered to through safe use of agrochemicals and equipment
Ensuring protection of the environment and maintenance of biodiversity
Succession planning, identification of skills gaps and recommending training
Required Skills
Motivated
Honest
Diligent
Computer Literate
Cost Management
Additional Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not subject to:
Define a medium and long-term strategy for the Informal trade with a clear understanding of their decision making processes, strategy and expansion plans
Compile weekly and monthly sales reports by monitoring sales performances against budget
Develop and implement a channel plan in order to maximise volume, profit and share performance
Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and customer price of products are achieved for Informal Trade
Define customer trading terms in the commercial planning following guidelines from Head of Sales
Assess business performance of the Company and competitors in Informal Trade in order to enhance effectiveness of developed trade programmes
Manage expenditure budget for sales programmes
Recommend suitable sites for depot opening
Required Skills
Excellent sales and negotiation skills
The ability to motivate and lead a team
Excellent communication and 'people skills
Good planning and organisational skills
The ability to work calmly under pressure
Good verbal and written communication skills
Work well in a team and with a wide range of people
Be organised and methodical
Additional Requirements
The role will report into the Farm Manager, but will take overall responsibility for all aspects of the Piggery.
Required Skills
Additional Requirements
Are you young, dynamic, available to relocate (if applicable) and would like the opportunity to be part of an expanding Malawi Agri Inputs Company that will be offering modern crop solutions using technology and Bio-stimulants and Biological products! This position is based in Malawi but open to the right Candidate with the relevant qualifications and experience.
Duties to include but not limited.
Research new products and add value to expand the business
Providing agronomic advice
Preparation of plant nutrition marketing material
Data analysis
Sales & marketing
Required Skills
Experience using technology and Bio-stimulants and Biological products would be preferred
Strong background in soil science or plant nutrition
Additional Requirements
Duties include:
Learning line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business
Monitoring the performance progress with management and key trainers
Required Skills
Must be able to demonstrate team spirit
Must have strong communication and social skills
Ability to live in a remote environment
Additional Requirements
Ensure accurate knowledge or reliable referrals to make recommendations to growers to achieve efficient crop production
Soil sample fields including multiple depth sampling, sampling by geo-reference and multiple site sampling in the event of changes in soil texture
Manage field trials, plant physiology and irrigation practices
Scout customer fields for weed, insects, disease and nutrition issues
Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather conditions are optimal
Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare progress reports
Analyze crop claim issues as necessary
Document field evaluation of seed, chemical, specialty products and fertilizers
Provide agronomic training for staff responsible for sales and marketing
Assist with agronomic budgeting and cost monitoring
Interact with suppliers, applicators and agronomy laboratories
Remain up to date on crop nutrition and protection technology
Required Skills
Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
Sales and presentation skills are also a major plus.
Focused on developing and promoting better farming practices.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical with excellent listening, communication, and problem solving skills.
Additional Requirements
The role will take responsibility for growth aspects from initial construction of the Greenhouses which will cover 10 hectares, to planting, reaping, and also cloning of seeds, staff management, etc
Required Skills
Should have staff management experience
Additional Requirements
The Successful Candidate will supervise leaf cultivation, harvesting, curing, fermentation, sortation and packing.
Required Skills
Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software
Strong research, decision making and critical thinking
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties
Self Motivated
Detail-oriented
