Operations Manager

Job Description : OPERATIONS MANAGER PASTA PLANT IVC International company with a large presence in Africa within the agribusiness sector. They focus on producing key products such as Pasta, Flour, Wheat and Corn, and have established their brand as a trusted organization in the agribusiness sector. They are currently seeking a motivated Operations Manager to handle one of their largest Pasta operations in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reporting to the General Manager & Regional Vice president; you will be responsible for carrying out the below duties: Leading a team that includes engineers, production associates and warehouse personnel You oversee the entire Pasta production life cycle for the company that includes manufacturing, ship discharging & warehouse storage You are the main point of contact between the international management team, local authorities, suppliers and external milling vendors You are responsible for developing operational policies to reduce operation costs, while increasing production KPI's Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain to ensure production demands are met You control the budget and cost controls to achieve operational goals Responsible for arranging monthly and annual machinery maintenance to prevent production downtime The Successful Applicant You bring 10 years of working experience as an Operations Manager preferably with in the Pasta manufacturing or Agribusiness industry Bachelor's or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field Proven experience managing a Pasta facility or flour/wheat milling operations is highly preferred Self- motivated and possess leadership and team management skills Excellent fluency in both English & French is mandatory Must be willing to travel internationally In-depth knowledge of milling processes and equipment is a bonus What's on Offer Expatriate package + international benefits and accommodation

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