Operations Manager (Silk Farming) – Homabay

Our client, a leading force in the silk industry, dedicated producing high-quality and sustainably sourced silk is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented

Operations Manager

.

The ideal candidate will oversee and manage the operations related to mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, and farmer partnerships, ensuring that all processes are running efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations for mulberry planting, harvesting, and transport to ensure efficiency.

Plan mulberry capacity, including land scouting and timely seedling propagation to meet silkworm farming partners’ needs.

Resolve operational issues, implement quality control, and improve efficiency to meet processing standards.

Supervise silkworm rearing operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs and quality control processes.

Identify and resolve operational issues, implementing quality control to meet processing standards.

Develop and implement processes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Set and monitor KPIs for mulberry planting an harvesting, silkworm farming and cocoon output, making adjustments as needed.

Manage contracts and relationships with mulberry farming partners to ensure alignment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience managing field operations, logistics, and supply chain functions in a rural agricultural setting.

Strong expertise in project management methodologies, with excellent planning and scheduling skills.

Proven experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Track record in managing community relations, mobilizing, and training farmers.

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