Assistant Manager at TL Business Solutions Consultancy Limited: (Deadline 10 November 2023)

Assistant Manager at TL Business Solutions Consultancy Limited: (Deadline 10 November 2023)

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ASSISTANT MANAGER

Position scope:

Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire Estate operations with the aim of efficiently utilizing the available resources to produce quality tea at a low cost and in the right environment.

Job Location: Gisovu

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and controlling the production schedule, reviewing and adjusting the schedule where needed;
• Implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Estate operations and ensuring they are being adhered to across the department;
• Ensuring synergy between Procurement, Field, Factory, Distribution, and Sales departments; Ensuring proper maintenance of the tea fields in the Estate.
• Ensuring data acquisition and accurate reports are prepared and presented;
• Ensuring the effectual adoption of new programs and policies and providing training in order to meet improved requirements ordered by clients;
• Ensuring that all safety regulations are put in place and followed and that environmental control is effected and observed
• Ensuring proper utilization of equipment and organizing the repair and routine maintenance of the equipment
• Monitoring ongoing Estate operations in all areas and reporting deficiencies to the General Manager and resolving any operational issues;
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills Required: The job holder must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and technology, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Engineering or a related field.
• At least Seven (7) years of progressive work experience in tea manufacturing or related areas out of which three (3) should be at a Junior managerial level in a reputable tea factory.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination of field activities and supervision of field staff.
• Significant Tea agronomy experience including working with smallholder cooperatives or farmers.
• Familiarity with key certification standards such as FSSC, Rainforest, Fairtrade, and organic.
• Knowledge and Experience in orthodox, green, and specialty tea production.
• Knowledge and experience in Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety Standards
• Knowledge and Experience in orthodox, green, and specialty tea production will be an added advantage.
• Women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

We highly encourage and prefer female candidates for the post, and Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for this job are requested to send their detailed CVs, Cover letters/certificates, and names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below; not later than 10th of November 2023. Kindly send the above documents to tlbusinesssolutions3@gmail.com. We will contact only the candidates who have been shortlisted.

Best Regards,

Terhas Legesse

Managing Director

0789944201