Operational Manager (Seed Production)

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Operational Manager (Seed Production)Closing Date : 2024-11-21 Closed : No Description: UPOT, a market leader in vegetable seed development, improvement, and production, is seeking an Operational Manager to join their small team based in Ceres, Western Cape. This role forms part of the management team, but has a hands-on focus on daily seed production activities to ensure top-quality seeds are delivered to growers throughout South Africa and new international markets.
The ideal candidate is an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual who is willing to be practically involved in daily production and variety breeding activities, as well as actively contribute and take ownership in the long-term growth of the business.
In addition to playing a strategic role in the business, the Operational Manager will be responsible for:
Provide advisory services to producersDevelop and implement effective production practices and processesDevelop new cultivars and continuously improve existing onesDrive and support salesSupport the development of the expansion into the international marketCoordinate with external production and distribution partnersOver time, it will be expected of the candidate to become involved in the overall management of the business.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Relevant tertiary qualificationExperience in vegetable seed productionCommercial business experience will be highly beneficialExcellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English, with the ability to convey technical information to producersWillingness to travel both locally across South Africa as well as internationallyValid driver's license and reliable personal transportIf you are a hands-on leader with a passion for seed production and innovation, as well as an unwavering commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you!
Starting date: Feb/March 2025. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 21 November 2024. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don't hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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