Managing Director- Oil Palm Plantation and Mill

Our Client is a prominent player in the Nigerian Farms & Agro Allied industry with over 3,000 Hectare of Oil Palm Plantation and processing facility-palm oil mill & palm kernel crushing plant. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Southern part of Nigeria. Vacancy is open to Nationals and Expats

To ensure the effective management, growth and profitability of Client. Overall responsibility for the Farm (Mill and Plantation), from the daily operations to long term strategy.

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 communities, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders operations to ensure smooth running of operations

Must possess at least a B.Sc/B.Eng in Mechanical / Agric Engineering / degree in Agriculture / Forestry / Plantation Management or equivalent

12 – 15 years minimum Total work experience required,

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Senior management position at an FMCG Company, preferably food related.

Experience in Palm Oil Mill / Plantation Management is a requirement.

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Competitive renumuneration