Operation Manager 71 views1 application

Key areas of responsibilities are:

• Supervise and report on the production  status of flowers to farm manager
• Design and assist in implementing demonstration plots for innovative flower products  & agronomic practices;
• Supervise post-harvest handling and export of flowers
• Supervision of works, acceptance of works related to irrigation scheme development and control climatic computer
• Contribute to the elaboration of environmental and social impact assessments for the individual measures to be implemented;
• Together with farm staffs prepare work plans and advise on production and protection input (Agricultural products) in line with organization objectives.
• Supervise and plan protection programs by discussing with production and farm manager
• Ensure that the farm is implemented according to the plan.
• Actively participate in regular planning, monitoring and evaluation of farm progress particularly in Green houses, pack house and plant protection.
• Coordinate and run training on improved agronomic practices in collaboration with the farm manager
• Undertake period assessment and participatory evaluation of various flower varieties based on company criteria.
• Give training on production related issues for production staffs including sensitizing of climate change and its adaptation.
• Submit weekly/bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and six month reports to the farm manager.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship b/n employees
• Performs other duties as assigned by the farm manager
• Technical and agronomic backstopping on market-oriented production of flowers on farm.
• Identification and implementation of the interventions and field-based training regimes needed by company  to increase the production volume, productivity, consistency, quality, and overall profitability of the  system.
• Coordinate product-related technical linkages with research institutions, local and international consultants, Government agencies, and others.
• Plan, facilitate, coordinate and monitor a wide range of flower development activities at the farm level
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base on new varieties, production systems, agrochemical and fertilizer input specifications.
• Supervise and Report any specific pesticide issues to the farm manager
• Accountable and Reporting to farm manager

Location: Sululta Farm

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study from a recognized University;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a senior production  directly relevant to flower  production
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to work with minimum supervision in order to meet changing deadlines;
• Good analytical and writing skills with the ability to synthesize and integrate data into reports;
• Excellent team building and organizational skills together with the ability to interact across a multi-cultural environment;
• Fluency in English and good in Amharic and oromifa