Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

HEALTH & NUTRITION, NviroCrop Precision Farming

Potchefstroom, North West

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our precision farming services equip farm managers with the detailed information required to make better decisions and maximize productivity.

SGS is looking for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for all matters related to the smooth flow of operations within SGS Precision Farming. Responsible for maintaining health and safety standards at Potchefstroom site and all off site operations. Responsible for monitoring and coordinating Precision Gateway helpline and support.

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate a good understanding of precision farming, working closely with clients, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You will also have proven experience in an operations management role, with excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Manager, you in the role, are expected to:

• Monitoring operational procedures to determine correctness and efficiency
• Ensure compliance of company rules and regulations
• Monitoring of fieldwork and follow-up with contractors if overdue
• Monitoring of turn-around time of lab results and liaising with Input Testing lab manager on any issues from either side.
• Inspections, maintenance and tracking of vehicles, trailers, mechanical augers, quads, trimbles and any other field equipment
• Maintaining service records of all the above to monitor possible replacement
• Licensing of vehicles, trailers etc.
• Monitoring stock levels including monthly stock count and signing out of mechanical auger parts and tubes for early re-ordering
• Monitoring and reporting of usage and fuel consumption of company vehicles and employees with company cards.
• To perform on site visits to verify that contractors are complying with all procedures and quality standards
• Responsible for all compulsory company training and training registers
• Maintenance and security of Potchefstroom Site (Including office and warehouse, gardens, liaising with landlord, opening and locking-up and arming of alarm system and liaising with security company)
• Neatness and organization of Document Storeroom
• Maintenance of office equipment
• Management of office general workers
• Book and prepare boardroom for meetings and control of boardroom cutlery
• Admin functions for Consultations
• Precision Gateway Support
• Booking of all flight and accommodation
• Follow correct procurement procedures for all purchases and repairs and maintenance

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree qualification in General and Operations Management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in operational management
• Managing of people
• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of Precision Farming
• Client liaison and good communication skill
• Integrity
• Leadership skills, good team player and spirit of cooperation.
• Good analytic capacities, excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving attitude, independent-minded.
• Discretion.
• Ability to work under pressure and availability to work flexible hours.
• Interest for the sector (s) activities.
• Good writing skills.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Valid Driver’s License

Remuneration:

Full time permanent position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities and an interesting global working environment.  SGS also offers a highly competitive and attractive benefits package.

Note:

All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.

Should you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.