Job Description

The Leaf Operations Manager, reporting to the Leaf General Manager, is the head of the leaf division charged with the responsibility of overseeing, coordinating, and budgetary control of the operations of the leaf division in order to achieve the set quality and volume targets.

1. In charge of Leaf growing to meet the targeted volumes for the designated leaf division.
2. Engage in budget monitoring for the respective division through devising and proposing cost effective methods/ solutions for adoption and implementation.
3. Supervision of all the employees / staff under the leaf operations area to implement recommendations, as well as to boost the quality of tobacco growing.
4. Planning, coordinating, and supervising all the leaf buying operations during the marketing season.
5. Carry out evaluation and reviews of the annual (crop year) division operational plans against the set general leaf plan.
6. Provide advice to the Leaf General Manager on the performance of the division in relation to the set strategies for decision making.
7. Through the division Leaf Accountant, evaluate the performance of the approved division’s agronomy financial budgets against the actual.
8. Evaluate the quality and yield of the crop production and provide continuous operational expertise and guidance to their team for improvements.
9. Responsible for the monitoring of compliance and assess the development of the agronomy field staff and farmers in compliance with all relevant agronomy SOPs.
10. Monitoring and evaluation of all the GAP (good agricultural practices) and recommending remedial actions if required in line with acceptable modified execution plans and methodologies.
11. Compile monthly reports for all the sub zones for submission to Leaf General Manager.
12. Manage the division’s database to reflect the accurate number of farmers, seedbed costs, inputs, wood fuel distribution, etc.
13. Perform all other duties as and when assigned by the management.

Requirements.

1. Degree in Agriculture, Environment, Natural Sciences, or any other related qualification.
2. At least 6 to 8 years’ experience in tobacco growing and production.
3. Quick ability to analyze and solve related problems as and when they arise.
4. Ability to make accurate decisions.
5. Team leadership, possession of great interpersonal skills and result orientated.
6. Computer literacy and ability to manage and control the budgets.

How to Apply:

• All posts, the job location is in Shinyanga , Tabora, and Mara 
• All documents (Academic Ccertificates, Application Letter and CV) should be in a single PDF file. 
• Email to send the application is info@glt.co.tz

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Time Management