Production Manager Young plants propagation company, Ethiopia

Our client is an ambitious and internationally operating quality company which concentrates itself on the production of cuttings and young plants. Our client is one of the top players in the world in this field and has representative offices and/or production subsidiaries in North America, Africa, Central America and Europe.
In Ethiopia the company is located some 90 kms. South of the capital city Addis Ababa where it produces mother plants and cuttings. The 40 ha modern greenhouse production is being operated with aprox.2000 employees and produces parental material of Poinsettia, Pelargonium and a variety of bedding plants. The Production Manager is responsible for the Elite- and Propagation Department, This responsibility comprises the planning & execution of all Elite- and Propagation related works like the cultivation and maintenance of grandmother stock, the build-up of all mother plants of the company and the propagation of rooted and Callus cuttings for export purposes. In the main season some 300 employees are working in this department. The job therefore requires excellent team work between the propagation, Elite, production departments and the head office in Europe.

The Production Manager is responsible for the communication and realization of the planning which is received from the headquarters in Europe. Some 3/4th of the job takes part in the greenhouses in arranging and following up of issued works and hygiene standards. 1/4th of the job takes place in the office for planning and communication purposes.

Introduction to the position
After a general introduction to all departments at the company in Ethiopia during one month, you will work for one year under the leadership of the current Elite-and Propagation Manager and will be trained by him in all aspects of the position.
After one year you will take over all responsibilities of the Elite and Propagation department. In this new position you will ultimately be responsible to train and hand over your responsibilities to Ethiopian Managers. Thereafter you should be in a position to either be promoted or move into another departmental management position somewhere within the companies' global corporate structure.

Bachelor (BSc.) or Masters degree (MSc.) in Horticulture or related field. Successfully finished German Meister/ Technikers Degrees in Horticulture are also accepted.
A minimum of two years work experience in a managing position in horticulture or related areas.
Good command of English in word and writing; a reasonable command of the German language is welcomed.
Good communication and management skills.
Good user knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
Experience with working in an overseas country is preferred
Respect for the local culture
Prepared to settle in Ethiopia for min. five yearsThe offer:
A challenging position with competitive expatriate conditions
An opportunity for professional development and long term perspective within this global company
Stay in a stable, safe and pleasant country with a friendly population

Timeframe

The job interviews for the vacant position should start as soon as possible with the view to start on site in Ethiopia between May and July of this year.Ethiopia « terug naar vacatures

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