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Farm Operations Manager | Cornwall

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Cornwall
Salary
Depending on experience
Closing date
28 Oct 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Management Jobs
Sector
Manufacturing & Supplies

Job Details



We are working in partnership with an interesting fresh produce business that are highly regarded and respected on a global level. Known for their focus on innovation and quality fresh produce, our client is a brilliant place for a Farm Operations Manager to assist them in their growing operations based in West Cornwall.

This is an exciting job for those who are interested in working across technical, growing and operations tasks. A true manager's role that will suit candidates who are happy to role their sleeves up and get stuck in.

As Farm Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Working with the Managing Director to develop a strategic plan for the farming operation.
Leading all agronomy guidance and agronomic operations across the whole farm to achieve agreed objectives.
Striving to improve Farm Traceability Management Systems.
Manage and develop the farming team to ensure that your staff are performing to the best of their ability.
Managing all seasonal staff (up to 800).
Driving forward innovation and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensuring that the growing operations are as efficient as can be.
All growing and harvesting operations.

The person will:

Have experience in intensive cropping or growing horticultural crops on a large commercial scale.
Used to managing large scale farming operations.
Comfortable with leading and organising large teams.
Have budget management and contract management.
Have experience in leading change management.
Be comfortable in trying new, innovative ways of farming.
Ideally be FACTS & BASIS qualified.
Be hands on and happy to get stuck in.
Have experience of leading innovative projects.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Edina Bremner at MorePeople on either 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential conversation.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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