OPERATIONS MANAGER \u2013 COMMERCIAL AGRICULTUREPyxus Agriculture Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers.A job opportunity has arisen at Pyxus Agriculture Limited for the position of Operations Manager \u2013 Commercial Agriculture.Job Purpose:Reporting directly to the Commercial Agriculture Manager, the Operations Manager \u2013 Commercial Agriculture shall ensure the efficiency of all operations related to commercial farms in the area assigned to him\/her.Key responsibilities among other things include:Manages a Commercial Irrigated Seed Production farm in the Kasungu area of Malawi,Leads and oversees day-to-day agricultural operations to ensure efficiency and productivity in the production of seed crops \u2013 groundnuts, maize, soybeans, beans, and wheat,Develops and implements farm level strategic plans to optimize activities and meet production goals,Manages and coordinates planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting and seed processing,Supervises and trains farm staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures,Collaborates with agronomists and other experts to implement innovative farming practices and technologies,Monitors and manages daily labour, diesel and input use to adhere to the agreed budget,Monitors and manages inventory, including equipment, supplies and crops. Regular reporting to management on these parameters as required.Conducts regular inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure proper maintenance and functionality,Analyses data on crop yields, expenses and operational performance against budgets to make informed decisions in consultation with management,Implements sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices,Collaborates with suppliers, vendors and other
\nstakeholders to ensure the smooth flow of operations,Supports in supervision and management of contracted groundnuts seed out growers,Stays up to date on industry trends and advancements in agriculture to enhance operational efficiency,Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor\u2019s Degree Agriculture, Agricultural\u00a0Engineering, Agronomy or relevant agricultural related tertiary qualifications,Proven experience in managing large scale mechanized agricultural operations,Strong verifiable knowledge of crop production, irrigation systems, and mechanical farm equipment including land preparation, planters, centre pivot irrigation, crop spraying, fertigation, chemigation, harvesters and seed crop processing equipment,Experience with both quantitative and qualitative report writing,Computer proficient with MS Packages (especially Word and Excel).The Person should:Have leadership and team management skillsHave excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with farm workers, managers and other stakeholdersBe committed to sustainable and ethical farming practicesHave excellent organizational and problem-solving abilitiesHave the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced agricultural environmentBe willing to live on and operate from the farmBe of sober habits and willing to work at odd hours including weekends where so required.If you are qualified and interested, please send your application clearly marked \u201cOperations Manager -Commercial Agriculture\u201d to the address below, no later than 5th September 2025.The Human Resources Services Controller
\nPyxus Agriculture Malawi Limited
\nP. O. Box 40048
\nKanengo
\nLILONGWE 4.
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