2 weeks ago
Job title : Managing Director- Oil Palm Plantation
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : September 29, 2024
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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
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