Job description

Company Description

Our Client is a prominent player in the Nigerian Farms & Agro Allied industry with over 3,000 Hectare of Oil Palm Plantation and processing facility - palm oil mill & palm kernel crushing plant. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Southern part of Nigeria. Vacancy is open to Nationals and Expats.

Job Description

To ensure the effective management, growth and profitability of Client.

• Overall responsibility for the Farm (Mill and Plantation), from the daily operations to long term strategy.
• Responsible for annual Production Planning / Budgeting (Plantation and Mill) and driving achievement of set targets.
• Works with heads of departments to define strategic direction and ensures alignment.
• Overall responsibility for plantation activities e.g. site clearing, nurseries establishment and management, planting, harvesting, maintenance.
• Ensures adequate training and performance management support is provided for the development of staff.
• Oversee Production cost management and effective cost reduction program.
• Ensures constant monitoring of production efficiencies in Mill and Plantation.
• Drive optimal operating performance and minimal down time.
• Ensuring all required infrastructure / equipment are provided and in good functional condition.
• Provide leadership in the strategic planning and execution of Plantation expansion/development programmes.
• Responsible for optimal asset utilization and operational performance.
• Ensure conformance with industry best practices / regulatory standards in Mill operations and Plantation maintenance.
• Prepare the Mill for necessary certification and maintain same.
• Present monthly Operations Report to the Board, on the operational state of all aspects of the Mill / Plantation, financial performance and relevant recommendations.
• Oversee effective sales and marketing of products.
• Develop, review and ensure compliance with standard operating practices and quality control standards.
• Drive effective inventory control system from inputs through to finished products.
• Implement training programs for employee development and ensuring adequate back-up for key positions.
• Engage with the communities, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders operations to ensure smooth running of operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a B.Sc/B.Eng in Mechanical / Agric Engineering / degree in Agriculture / Forestry / Plantation Management or equivalent.
• 12 – 15 years minimum Total work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Senior management position at an FMCG Company, preferably food related.
• Experience in Palm Oil Mill / Plantation Management is a requirement.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

Competitive renumuneration.

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