OPERATIONS MANAGER

Recruiter
Robert Thomas Farms
Location
Nottinghamshire
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
02 Aug 2018
Closes
20 Aug 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

OPERATIONS MANAGER - North Nottinghamshire

An expanding 1,000 hectare vegetable and arable farming business is recruiting an ambitious, self-motivated and dynamic Operations Manager to join their team. A varied and exciting role driving forward the operational ambitions of a diversifying family business looking to thrive in challenging times ahead.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • The efficient management and day-to-day co-ordination of 6 full time and 5 seasonal members of staff to drive productivity.
  • Communicating with our agronomists and advisors to successfully produce a diverse mix of high quality produce, sustainably.
  • Planning forward:- What's working? What's not? What needs to change?
  • Maintaining accurate records of operations and implementing improvements in precision farming techniques;
  • Integrating the farming operations with new and existing diversified enterprises.

The right candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in field scale vegetable production and irrigation;
  • BASIS and FACTS qualifications are of benefit
  • An eye for detail and a proactive 'can do' attitude with the ability to communicate and delegate effectively across the team;
  • The drive to implement new ideas.

An excellent package is available with accommodation (if required).

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