Global Fruit Operations Director

hace 1 semana


Curicó, Maule, Chile Farm Manager SA A tiempo completo
Job Summary

A highly experienced and skilled Farm Manager SA is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee global fruit operations. Reporting directly to the farm management team, you will lead our international sourcing efforts, drive revenue growth, and optimize costs.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic leader with extensive experience in the fruit industry. As Global Fruit Operations Director, your primary responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of our global fruit procurement and export process.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Team Management: Lead a cross-functional team to ensure smooth operation across overseas group companies. Develop and implement strategies to enhance team performance and efficiency.
2. Sourcing & Sales Targets: Meet sourcing targets for key fruits such as apples, pears, citrus, and kiwis. Collaborate with growers to develop and propose global sales plans that achieve export sales targets.
3. Pack House & Storage Management: Ensure availability of top-class pack houses and storage spaces. Negotiate competitive contracts with vendors and service providers.
4. Coordination & Quality Control: Coordinate sourcing, packing, and quality control across global locations. Ensure proper handling, storage, packing, and adherence to quality standards.
5. Marketing & Market Development: Oversee marketing efforts and develop new export markets. Promote our sourcing model to grow relationships with growers.
6. Emergency & Critical Situations Management: Be accessible to handle emergencies and ensure business continuity. Maintain emergency contacts for shipping and logistics.
7. Strategic Management: Develop strategies to optimize grower negotiations and sourcing model implementation. Ensure competitive pricing and improve growers cash flow.
8. Financial & Operational Reporting: Drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and financial transparency. Monitor reconciliation of raw materials and packing materials.
9. Business Plan & Policy Implementation: Lead business plan execution and ensure policy compliance. Implement legal, statutory, ERP, and regulatory requirements.
10. Manpower & Performance Monitoring: Ensure adequate staffing per organizational needs. Monitor and control performance to meet objectives.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should possess:
15-20 years of experience in the fruit industry (preferably apples, kiwis, pears, and oranges sourced around the world through our subsidiaries).
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Strong knowledge of English.
Able to handle emergency situations effectively.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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