Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO KENYA one of Sub-Saharan Africa's fastest-growing agriculture and fishery businesses. They are creating one of the most sustainable protein businesses in Africa by developing an innovative agriculture platform. Operational Leadership: Supervise all operational activities, including breeding, harvesting, and processing within the farm operations. Implement and uphold best practices for sustainable aquaculture, ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations. Oversee the execution and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining high production standards while ensuring operational efficiency and productivity. Strategic Planning: Partner with the executive team to design and implement long-term strategic initiatives. Identify and capitalise on opportunities to enhance operations and drive growth, ensuring alignment with the company's broader business goals. Financial Management: Manage financial budgets, control operational costs, and allocate resources effectively to optimise profitability. Analyse financial performance, prepare budgets, and report key operational metrics to the executive team. Lead, mentor, and support the operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Conduct regular performance evaluations and ensure that training and development programs are in place to advance team skills and capabilities. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. Ensure that the highest standards of quality control are maintained throughout the production process. Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems, addressing issues promptly and driving continuous improvement. Spearhead the adoption of new technologies and innovations to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and production capabilities. Identify potential risks to operations and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, safeguarding the company's operations and reputation. A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. At least 20 years of experience in operations management, including a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role. A solid understanding of agriculture/aquaculture production processes, including fish farming, harvesting, and processing, is highly desirable. Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams effectively. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Financial expertise with experience in budget management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of financial management practices and budgeting. Experience in quality management systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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