MD / CEO, Palm Oil Investment in a Farms & Agro Allied Firm

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited – Our client is a prominent player in the Nigerian Farms & Agro Allied industry with over 3,000 Hectares of Oil Palm Plantation and processing facility-palm oil mill & palm kernel crushing plant.

They are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: MD / CEO, Palm Oil Investment

Location: Jakande – Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

  • 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 downtime
  • 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 the 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 ensure adequate backup for key positions.
  • Engage with the external communities, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders operations to ensure the smooth running of operations

Qualifications

  • Must possess at least a B.Sc / B.Eng in Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering / Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Plantation Management or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Management position at an FMCG Company, preferably Food related.
  • Experience in Palm Oil Mill / Plantation Management is an added advantage.
  • Minimum Total Industry experience required, 12 – 15 years.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

  • Pay is competitive.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

  • The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Southern part of Nigeria.
  • The vacancy is open to Nationals and Expats.