Managing Director

Job Description : MD NIGERIA a leading Agro-Allied (Palm Oil) Company, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Managing Director Location: Delta Job Summary · To ensure the effective management, growth and profitability of the farms. · Overall responsibility for the Farms (Mill and Plantation), from the daily operations to long term strategy. · He/she will report to the Board of Directors. Duties And Responsibilities · 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 external 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 · Minimum of 5 years experience in 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 use of Microsoft Office packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

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