General Manager

Job Description : General Manager NIGERIA to lead our newly commissioned cassava starch processing facility. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of agro-processing with proven ability in commercial operations, team leadership, and strategic execution. This role requires hands-on involvement in all areas of factory performance, including production, maintenance, cost efficiency, sales coordination, and staff supervision. Role & responsibilities · Oversee day-to-day operations of the cassava starch processing plant. · Supervise technical, production, and administrative teams across the factory. · Ensure production efficiency, quality assurance, and equipment uptime. · Coordinate raw material sourcing (cassava) and manage supplier relationships. · Develop and control operational budgets, track expenses, and optimize costs. · Oversee dispatch, logistics, and customer fulfillment. · Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and food-grade processing standards. · Monitor key performance indicators and report directly to executive management. Preferred candidate profile · Minimum 10 years experience in agro-processing, food manufacturing, or industrial starch production. · Strong background in both technical plant operations and commercial/business management. · Prior experience as a Factory Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager in a processing plant. · Experience working in Nigeria (or other Sub-Saharan markets) strongly preferred. · Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Chemistry, or relevant business degree required. · Excellent leadership, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills. · Fluent in English Skills: · Strong knowledge of agro-processing or food-grade industrial production · Operational budgeting & team leadership · Supply chain and procurement oversight · Factory safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance · Fluent in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus · Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

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