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Agri Talent Recruitment 2023/2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Agri Talent Recruitment 2023/2024.

Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for
Australian agribusiness. We combine a proven, process-driven approach with the most
extensive digital network in agriculture to find your permanent people.

We are recruiting to fill the following position below:

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Job Title: Plant Manager (Fertilizer Production)

Introduction

An Agritalent client, a multinational agrichemicals producer, seeks plant managers at its Northen Cape and North West plants:

To manage & Supervise operations of the relevant warehouss, within the Company’s business standards, best practices for Operations, environmental health and maintenance
To seek new solutions for increased productivity
Work according to the principle of continuous improvement to ensure quality of product within required specifications

Duties & Responsibilities

 All operational & administrative tasks to run the Production plant, consist of:

 Run production facility to full capacity

 Management of raw material storage and keeping raw material bins full.

 Production planning and the availability of raw materials

 Manage the quality of products

 Manage maintenance teams with effective maintenance practices

 Manage and minimize the environmental impact of the production facility

 Manage and take ownership of the safety of personnel

 Managing practices to safeguard company assets.

 Effective management of senior and junior staff at the facility.

 Building relationships and managing liaisons with Agents and logistics

. Control processes to accomplish effective checklist reporting.

 Manage and develop production personnel

 Customer Liaison

 Responsible for Stock control and raw material receipts administration overseeing

. Production planning, floor stock and reporting administrative processes

. Optimize production outputs, formulations & ensure excellent quality controls are implemented

 Responsible for maintaining the plant related SHERQ activities and reports

 Responsible for plant preventative maintenance programs

 Co-ordinate plant and warehouse import related activities

 Exploring opportunities to increase plant efficiency.

 Exploring opportunities to reduce operating costs. On day-to-day plant operations.

 Ability to run the production facility within a budget, and to compile a budget

. Responsible for resolving a problem to its conclusion as Plant Manager

 Assist in the achievement and ongoing improvement of business results

 Strive to achieve agreed deadlines and standards

 Innovative thinking skills.

identify and train personnel for growth opportunities

Desired Experience & Qualification

 Experience in production and planning

 At least 3 years’ experience in fertilizer production & production planning (Will be advantageous)

 Matric (Grade 12)

 B.Com degree/ NQF 7 advantageous

 Thorough knowledge of plant maintenance

 Computer Literacy

 SAP knowledge will be advantageous

 Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & Power Point

 Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

 At least 5 years’ experience as Manager

 Thorough knowledge of blending plant maintenance

 Strong management, and interpersonal skills

 Strong business acumen, market and product knowledge

 Strong commercial forecasting and risk analysis skills

 Strong negotiation, and communication skills

How to Apply

Interested applicants should kindly visit the company website to get more details and submit the application(s).

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