General Manager - Agricultural Operations

Description:

The Company

Originally a family run farming enterprise, our client has now grown their activities into being a diversified service provider across:

• Land and farm management
• Machinery contracting
• Grain storage and handling
• Logistics and data Coordinator

They are an agriculture business actively shaping and participating across the commodity supply chain by owning and organically growing it, driving innovation whilst delivering ESG performance, to build a sustainable and regenerative future with their long term end user relationships.
Customer demand driven agriculture is the mandate, through a uniquely integrated approach of the 4 business models, they work closely with key partners delivering service excellence to their many customers. By understanding their customers’ needs they are enhancing efficiencies, minimising risk, utilising scientific research opportunities and showcasing traceability, they’re able to deliver market relevance and create sustainable returns across the entire agricultural value chain.
The Position

Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager of Operations (Ag Services) plays a key part in driving the success of 1 of the business models. Focussing on delivering services and influential relationships with the team, communities and customers, it requires a visionary leader who can oversee day to day cropping operations whilst strategically guiding the company’s growth though meetings customer’s needs.
You will be responsible for all aspects of farming operations, commodity handling and asset improvement which includes:

• Maximising the customer’s value
• Management of land and equipment assets
• Team leadership and development
• Financial management

The Person

We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you possess the following experience, key skills and attributes:

• Successful track record in operational leadership within the agricultural or farming sector
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high-performing team, fostering a positive work environment
• Experience in managing customer relationships, building strong partnerships and delivering exceptional service
• Strong understanding of modern farming practices, grain handling including sustainable principles
• Proficiency in agricultural technology including precision agriculture, farm management software and data analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data driven approach to decision making
• Excellent financial acumen including budget management, cost control and performance analysis

This is a rare opportunity to get involved with leading a diversified agricultural innovative business that provides stability and long-term growth to achieve what hasn’t been done before. Feeling stuck in your current environment? If you see a better way of addressing sustainability for farming systems, communities and the land we operate in, and can “make things work” we want your help. There is a flat org. structure with no bureaucracy allowing fluid management systems, you will be able to bring along your unique leadership style to drive culture in this lean operation.
There is initially significant travel in the role in NSW and VIC. Location is flexible with a preference for regional NSW. Please call AL Kellaway on 1300 380 701 for further information and a confidential discussion. Applications via www.rimfireresources.com.au