Homegrown General Manager-Vegetable Operations, Nairobi Job Vacancy

Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and is part of Finlays. Added value flower & vegetable products supply markets in the UK, Continental Europe, the USA and in the Far East.

Finlays, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, maintains strategic focus to develop a sustainable business which in turn drives integration, development and growth possibilities within Kenya and internationally.

Consequently, a position of General Manager – Vegetable Operations based in Nairobi has arisen and we are looking for a dynamic person, a focused self starter who is able to underpin strategic business plans with operational best practice in order to create long term sustainable results.

Background

The position is based at the airport in Nairobi, an operation which employs a core staff of 1100 people and exports around 7000 tonnes of vegetable product annually.

Processed vegetables are packed in more than 150 different formats and are out loaded daily through a dedicated air-bridge.

This is an exciting position and recognizes the need for a senior and experienced professional to work with and to lead the existing team in order that we further develop an integrated and sustainable strategy for our vegetable business.

The Job

Reporting to the Director for Vegetables & Freight, the person will work as an integral part of the team in order to strategically manage our vegetable processing and our outgrower farming operations such that we profitably maintain stakeholder satisfaction in a sustainable manner.

The key result areas are:

planning, developing and implementing a lean strategy aligned to the company’s business plan which delivers best practice within the processing operation and therefore long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and profitability;leading, mentoring, managing and developing individuals and teams through effective communication; andcontributing to the management of the company and promoting a culture which enables people to think, be stimulated and enjoy what they do as a valued member of the Finlays / Homegrown business.The person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below:

Ten years demonstrable senior operational & managerial experience, devising and implementing business relevant strategy, preferably within a large company.
Depth of skill and experience should ensure that sound people, line management and functional competence can be taken for granted;Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on approach to see things through to completion;Highly numerate and computer literate;Experience in handling and planning across a multi-site operation with good project management and preferably lean manufacturing knowledge;Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments;Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence; andShould be a graduate with experience of agricultural, horticultural (or related) sector(s) being an advantage.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a covering letter to the Finlays Kenya Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1022

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