Chief Hop Farm Technologist (Based in Russia)

Our client is the industry leader in soft drinks and beverages witinin Russia and CIS markets.

The Role

You will be responsible for :

• Driving the continuous improvement and optimisation of processes to maximise safety, quality and productivity.
• Analysing plant performance and proposing as well as implementing processes to improve the consistency of operations.
• Developing SOPs and Process Flows for new and/or modified equipment and procedures to meet functional and reliability requirements.
• Determining critical process metrics that can be monitored on a regular basis.
• Conducting process audits and resolving audit findings.
• Setting the project scope, timelines and budget as well as resource planning and activities scheduling.
• Working closely with various stakeholders on project related matters.
• Overseeing all aspects of the management and operations of the project to ensure smooth execution.
• Analysing risks and mitigating these in order to ensure that the project is delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring the project is in compliance with internal guidelines as well as regulatory standards and requirements.

Ideal Profile

• You possess a degree in Argonomy or Crop Science.
• You have at least 3 years experience including solid experience in a similar role in hop farming.
• You possess excellent communication and influencing skills, are organised and able to multi-task effectively.
• You have working knowledge of Hop Farm Management, Hop Growing and Harvesting Management, Farm Development Planning and Procurement Management (Seeds, Fertilizers, Crop Protection).
• You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems.
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments.
• You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments.
• You are prepared to relocate to Russian Federation for full time employment and to undertake up to 30-60% travel within the region.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to participate in sustainable growth management with the industry leader
• A role highly valued and acknowledged by company stakeholders
• A unique combination of substantial professional challenge and full potential to succeed
• The candidate needs to relocate to Russian Federation for full time employment