OPERATIONS MANAGER

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ CAIRE MACS LIMITED POSITION: OPERATIONS MANAGERLocation: LilongweMALAWI JOB VACANCIESCreating Opportunities for AllBackground InformationCaire Macs Limited, incorporated as a Private Limited Company in 2026, is a fast-paced business formed to realize goals through investment in specialized value chains primarily Macadamias, Poultry, Piggery and Dairy. As of November 2026, the Company boasts of more than 10,000 Macadamia trees, expanding Chicken Layers project, growth centric Piggery and a Dairy business. It employs 60 employees at peak, of which eight have a minimum of Diplomas in Agriculture. Located at Nakwawa Trading Centre, 32 km from Cross Roads, along Airwing-Santhe Road in Lilongwe.The company continues on its growth trajectory through actively exploring synergies in the existing business portfolio and ensuring that only qualified employees lead the vision behind the growth. The next chapter is one that deliver on its mandate, implement career development programs and ensure that only value for money and prioritized investments are undertaken. Tools like Return on Investments (ROI), Payback Period and Net Present Value will continue to guide sound investment and decision making.Position of Operations ManagerThe company seeks a visionary Operations Manager to steer and guide it through the next phases of growth. The Operations Manager ensures that all investments in the portfolio will deliver acceptable Return on Investment and targeted payback period. The position reports to the Managing Director.Key ResponsibilitiesLead development of a strategic plan, highlight key milestones and deliverables, timelines for delivery and clearly spelt out objectives using the SMART framework - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound.A well resource rationalized strategy implementation plan guided by positive synergy, positive ROI and targeted Payback Period. Progress reports generated on a regular basis, where planning gaps are noted, these are used to re-focus and feed forward into the implementation plan to deliver optimized results.Develop an annual Budget in line with the strategic plan using a strict Activity Based Plan (ABC), allocate resources while prioritizing optimized returns, principal budget factors are clear, bottom-up approach to achieve buy in, clearly laid out implementation plan using variance analysis reports.Implements a robust marketing plan, maintain a database of existing and potential customers, ranks customers by volume and value and design strategies to grow market share, use modern marketing tools to reach out to customers (WhatsApp for Business, Facebook), carry out market research to uncover pricing strategies and consumer behaviors, achieve cost competitiveness and aggressive pricing strategy.Implements strategies to achieve cost competitiveness through a robust procurement system – volume discounts, negotiated prices, introduce tender systems, quote adjudications and achieve value for money.Designs feed rations through research and educated experience, monitors feed mixing to achieve desired consistency, adjusts rations based on performance and cost effectiveness.Achieves timely execution of all agricultural activities in line with the Budget and implementation plans. Minimum Agricultural Standards are strictly adhered to, production targets are achieved including yields, irrigation consistency, pests and diseases control, biosecurity, vaccinations and timely harvesting.Develops employees and allocates them to positions based on qualifications, experience, attitude and personality demands for the positions. Implements Performance Management to drive improved outputs.Projects management to achieve timely, quality and cost-effective completion. Ensures bill of materials are implemented only on the Critical Path. Slack is identified and managed proactively.Pro-actively implements activities, soft on people but tough on objectives and performance, wears a can-do attitude at all times, person of integrity, honest and understands the responsibilities. Asks questions, willing to support.Key QualificationsBachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Innovations or any other Agriculture related qualifications. Those with Diplomas may also apply provided they have demonstrable experience.Five years at a Senior Managerial Level, preferably Operations Manager or Farm Manager or any other relevant experience at a similar level.Practical experience in Macadamia farming, Chicken layers, Dairy farming and piggery is a plus.Submission DetailsCandidates should submit copies of their certificates, CVs and three traceable referees to: cairemacs@gmail.comOnly shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.Deadline for submission of applications is 20th November 2026.

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