Shaldag Limited is an aquaculture production company that is focused primarily on the production of
Catfish and Tilapia production. The farm will comprise of a hatchery and an on-growing section which will involve the use of re-circulatory systems. Plans are also in place to expand into feed production. Once fully operational, Shaldag limited will have the largest aquaculture farm in West Africa
Job Title: General Manager
Shaldag Limited – Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa
Job description
Job Objectives
The General Manager’s responsibilities is to create a productive work environment, with the goal of achieving short and long term company goals, through the management and supervision of direct reports and in compliance with all company policies, guidelines, and government regulations
Key Tasks
Oversee activities directly related to farm operations.
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
Direct and coordinate organization’s financial and budget activities
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
Keeps abreast of market, industry and other environmental changes and develops strategies to best utilize the Company’s core competencies for generating sales and profits.
Analyze competitors, customers, and suppliers to form sales and marketing strategies on monthly basis
Ensures compliance with required seafood-related permits and licenses
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, develops and discharges employees as necessary
Purchases and maintains authorized property, equipment, and vehicles
Provide periodic performance evaluation reports to all departmental heads and direct report
Establish budgets and set location goals, and develop plans to achieve them
Appraise, lead, and motivate employees to implement plans
Communicate with all departmental heads and employees and provide advice as necessary to resolve issues
All other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Diploma holder/B.Sc. Agriculture, Aquaculture or Animal Husbandry or related engendering degree
Minimum 15 years’ experience in Fish farm operations.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience as Assistant General Manager
Experience in Africa and catfish farming would be highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership, team building, delegation and motivation skills
Experience preparing and implementing annual budgets
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize, and delegate appropriately
Demonstrated high integrity and commitment to ethical business practices
Knowledge of food safety regulations preferred
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to all internal and external stakeholders
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
Ability to effectively address and solve problems and make decisions in a manner consistent with the company’s core values business objectives
Person Requirements
Team player
High Ethical standard
Negotiation Skills
Good presentation skills
Budget Preparation
Business Acumen
Risk Management
Good mental and physical ability
Must be willing to stay on-site for most of the
Ability to lead and motive a team of over 20 multicultural people.
Communication & Interfaces
Project Operations (HR, Legal, Finance & Admin)
Clients, Contractors, Vendors
Board of Directors
External bodies
Regulatory Authorities
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