Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm
specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for the role of
a General Manager for our client who is a midsized agricultural firm.
Location: Lokoja
Summary
The General Manager will be responsible for managing the
several functional departments and will also be responsible for overseeing
management of the farm activities and operations in the most cost effective
manner within quality standards to ensure the firm is viable with a defined and
clear strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop long, medium and short term strategies that will
enable growth, consistency of quality of goods, profitability of operations and
staff retention.
Directs activities to ensure approved farm produce are on
schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
Setting up a structure to aid the effective day-to day
administration of the Company and following through to ensure execution of
planned objectives.
Ensure effective mobilization of the company resources to
increase the Company’s dynamic capability to execute planned projects in
several locations as will be deemed fit.
Manage internal systems to aid Company growth both in size
and revenue.
Overseeing Production activities and Inventory Control.
Coordination of all Sales/Marketing activities in
collaboration with the Sales team whilst leveraging on every contact available
to source for new or potential clients.
Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within
functional areas. Alerts management of cost and labour over run, makes
recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same.
Support / Promote Continuous Improvement activities to
enhance plant efficiencies and ensure the plants are meeting standardised expectations.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and
Qualification
Experience of 6+ years in a managerial position in a
manufacturing/ food processing company.
Degree in Business Management, Finance, Agribusiness,
Production, or related subject.
Knowledgeable with the regulatory bodies in the Agricultural
Industry.
Good working knowledge of how finance reporting can affect a
firm will be highly appreciated
Skills
Exceptional Leadership skills with proven track record of
managing individuals from different social class and coming from different
culture or tradition.
Astute at providing strategic guidance and planning skills.
Ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and to
function well under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional ability to manage resources.
Highly organized and proactive.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
How To Apply
Interested persons should kindly send CV to
femi.ajiboye@globalprofilers.com
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