New Maurifoods Ltd, a company of the Eclosia Group, is recruiting an Agro Coordinator.
The Agro Coordinator will report directly to the Operations & Development Manager and will ensure the supply of lettuce, cabbage, carrots and vegetables in the required quantity and quality through a network of partner growers and in-house production sites.
Main Duties
• Support and coordinate a network of partners growers in fulfilling their supply contracts and complying with good agricultural practices (audits specifications).
• Supervise a team of 10 workers (Mauritian and expat) across several sites (nursery, sheltered farming and open field).
• Manage agricultural innovation (R&D, varietal trials) and develop a “zero pesticide” product range on a 5-acre plot.
• Ensure daily supplies to the factory in compliance with international standards (franchises, ISO, HACCP).
• Coordinate with clients on production planning and scheduling and monitor technical performance.
Profile
•BSc in Agriculture or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
•5 years of experience in Agriculture specially in crop production will be an advantage.
•A valid driving license is required.
•Proficiency in Excel and ability to contribute to the department’s digital transformation.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
•Dynamic, good interpersonal, problem solving, communication & negotiation skills, pro-active and detailed oriented.