Chief Operating Officer

Overview

A rare opportunity to lead one of the region’s most significant integrated agricultural operations.

We are partnering with a large international agribusiness seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to take full operational leadership across its farming operations, grower programmes, mechanised agricultural services, and processing facilities.

The business operates large-scale crop production alongside industrial processing sites, supplying raw material into higher-value manufacturing within the group. Operations span multiple regions and require strong coordination between field teams, engineering, and production management.

This is a highly operational leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the business — spending time across farms, regional teams, and production facilities to drive performance, discipline, and measurable improvement.

Key focus areas

• Improving crop yields and cost efficiency across large farming operations
• Strengthening grower support and farmer engagement programmes
• Maximising utilisation of machinery, labour, and operational assets
• Ensuring reliable supply from field operations into processing facilities
• Delivering consistent production performance, quality, and cost control

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in large-scale commercial agriculture
• Strong understanding of mechanised farming systems and crop production management
• Experience managing multi-site agricultural and production operations
• Ability to lead teams across different regions, cultures, and operating environments
• A structured, KPI-driven approach to operational improvement
• Experience working in large farming enterprises with complex land structures, grower networks, and mechanised production systems will be particularly valuable.

This role would suit a hands-on operational leader who is comfortable moving between farms and factories while building strong local management teams and driving performance across the business.

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