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.