Descrição: Our client is an internationally operating supplier and producer of fresh vegetables all year round. They supply these products to large international retailers and wholesalers. We are looking for one Vegetable Production Director.

O que terás de fazer

Member of the board of Directors and attached to the General Manager of the Moroccan entity, your mission is to advise, technically support and manage the vegetable production (own and out-growers), in order to get a product in line with the market needs and standards (quality, quantity and delivery time); Planification of the Production: making sure that the drilling plans are aligned with the market needs, carry out an efficient production management from drilling until harvesting; Manage the farms operations, the farms managers / collaborators and carry out visits to out growers to ensure the establishment of cultivation routes and a proper crop management; Manage the equipment and workshops; Establish and monitor relevant KPIs and scorecards Budgeting; Build the farms budget; Ensure the minimization of expenses and the resources optimization; Study and propose investments in order to improve the crop, human productivity and product quality; Manage the relationship with the mother Company (Europe)and the other farming entities concerning production; Ensure a watch on innovation, technique and regulations; Ensure compliance with certification standards at farm level; Supervise and coach the team of farm managers and crop coordinators (technical & organization); Anticipate the recruitment needs with HR Director; Ensure permanent communication with the main stake holders (Quality department, Pack Station, Finance / Business Control, HR, mother Company, etc).

O que precisas de garantir

Knowledge in agronomy and experience in vegetable crops is essential (cultivation techniques from soil preparation to harvest, inputs, equipment and irrigation); Management and planification skills; Capacity for analysis and synthesis; Knowledge of standards and certifications related to the sector (GGAP, Good pesticide practices, etc.); Interpersonal communication skills; Fluency in French or Arabic and English; Working experience in Africa / Morocco is a plus.