Head of Operations

Job Title: Head of Operations

Reports To: CEO 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Improve and/or create procedures in line with Corporate and Divisional policies. Map and update business processes and procedures. 
• Identify and disseminate good practices. 
• Maintain and improve Quality performance. 
• Consolidate and analyze KPIs and scorecards. 
• Conduct bi-annual Management Review and follow up on action plans. Evaluate partners and or contractors on their Quality Management Systems. Consistently apply relevant policies and procedures. 
• Process all necessary administration and documentation in area of responsibility. Coordination and reporting of inspections in Tanzania as applicable. 
• Monitoring of Operations and team performance. 
• Comply with ESG and HSEQ policies and procedures when appraising respective teams. Ensure ESG standards are met when managing the Agri-food business.  Administer regional processes, manage the Commodity and value added agri-food  
• business to ensure risk and compliance standards, assist in technical matters. In charge of the overall Profit and Loss for the CTD/Agri-Food. 
• Business and will be accountable for targets set for this business line 
• Enhance collection of debt procedures from clients and maintain a healthy DSO. Preparation of all information material needed to support the relevant organizational unit. nafasi za kazi

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role 

Skills: 

• Ability to manage day to day operations whilst leading a team of HOB’s and continue to  develop and improve the workings of a number of AVC’s. 

Experience: 

• Understanding of relevant Food handling industrial policies and procedures. Experience in the food sector whereby strong know how of horticulture processing and  cold chain logistical services would be a major asset. 
• Minimum of seven years Senior Managerial experience of which three must be in  Horticulture processing and Supply/Cold Chain Management. 

Education: 

• First Degree in Agriculture or Business Administration. 
• Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage. 

Competencies required for this Role 

• Communication skills. 
• Interpersonal skills. 
• Analytical, decision making, problem-solving. 
• Computer literacy.   
• People management. 
• Technical skills and knowledge. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Frostan Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to all. Qualified  candidates should submit a CV and relevant certificates. Only candidates with the required  experience will be contacted. Submissions to be sent to: Email: hr@frostan.co.tz: Closing date: 31 January 2022.