Citrusdal: Operational Coordinator posted by Jackie Cory Recruitment

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

De Doorns, WC

Market related salary

National company seeking an Operational Coordinator for De Doorns, ORV (Western Cape) to assist with managing the operational objectives of the area.

Overall Purpose: Provide and oversee the daily operations and manpower for the workplace, planning, assigning, and supervising of operational duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the general operations of the office and deliver excellent service to our customers.
• Check and verify that all purchases are budgeted for and correctly allocated.
• Continuous update of asset register
• Maintaining stock levels and control
• Daily submitting of attendance registers, logistical planning of operations
• Service and calibrate all operational equipment and ensure that all vehicles are serviced and properly maintained.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular meetings and communications with Growers.
• Ensure that monitoring, release, and technical goals, and targets are met, referring to capacity models.
• Do regular quality checks and ensure that quality standards are adhered to.
• Ensure that weekly monitoring data is correctly submitted and ensure that data is trustworthy.
• Manage and motivate subordinates in such a way that operational requirements are met.
• Provide a safe and comfortable work environment and follow an open-door management style.
• Ensure that 5S is measured and practiced at all program operations, and that 5S is physically implemented and supported daily.
• Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purposes.
• HR responsibilities (hours, admin, leave management, performance management, discipline)
• Manage customer relations with the regional manager.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in operational or management activities.
• Agricultural and/or operations qualification would be an advantage.
• Exposure to yearly audits & reports is required.
• Experience in health and safety systems will be advantageous.
• VALID Drivers License compulsory

Education & Training:

• National higher diploma or degree in Operations and/or Agricultural management or related field
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Earth)
• AVCASA qualification will receive preference.

Characteristics:

• Good clear communications skills (Eng. and Afrikaans)
• Business administration skills with good numerical skills with attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple activities.
• The ability to manage people and have a positive solution-driven attitude.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills. Planning and organizing abilities
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment. The ability to motivate employees.
• Ability to construct and/or interpret data and numbers.
• Must be performance driven and results orientated.
• Highly effective communicator at all levels of operations program