Strategic Maintenance Manager - FM001814
Job details
Agriculture is the world's largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world's population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies or in related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience using data analytics to solve complex business problems;
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of developing and executing operational strategies.
Advanced Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets); SQL knowledge is a plus;
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite;
Experience answering unstructured business questions and work independently to drive projects and analytical tasks to conclusion;
Expert communication and interpersonal skills;
Proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a fast-paced, team environment;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong communication, organization, and inter-personal skills;
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Business Strategy Development
Monitoring and Evaluation
People Management
Process Management
Project Management
Analytics Translation/Insight
Context Interpretation
Culture and Workplace Champion
Strategy Interpretation
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Aligning departmental goals, processes and resource allocation with the organizational strategy.
Assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and making recommendations for improvement
Conducting analyses of operations data and making recommendations for improvement based on findings
Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
Conducting research and analyses of potential effectiveness, processes, stakeholders
Creating and implementing operational plans for an organization's activities, including making decisions about locations, budgets, staffing levels, and timelines
Develop and manage budgets for operational activity
Develop and oversee operational processes and procedures to ensure they are aligned with the company's strategic objectives
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards
Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Evaluating current operational procedures, identifying inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvement
Evaluating employee performance and providing feedback to help employees
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
Implement new technologies and systems to streamline operations
Lead analytical efforts supporting our business teams in an unstructured environment to identify insights and improve decision-making
Manage and motivate a team of operations staff, providing guidance and support as needed
Monitor KPIs and metrics to assess performance and identify areas of improvement
Monitoring and reporting on projects.
Participating in strategic planning sessions with other members of management to discuss long-range goals and objectives
Planning and implementing strategies for controlling costs, reducing risk exposure, improving efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance
Prepare reports and presentations on operational activity for upper management
Presenting findings, projections and recommended actions. (Job costings, w/o and plan around, PO gaps, and stock management
Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
Reviewing reports on supply chain activities to ensure that they meet company standards
Supporting and guiding senior executive decision-making process
Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy.
Work closely with other departments to develop and implement new strategies and processes
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