Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the company in West Africa, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of one plantation comprising 11,400 ha of a 35,000 ha concession. Responsibilities:
Full responsibility for optimizing production capabilities in a commercially astute way
Oversee the overall growth of the business
Build shareholder value and interact & manage stakeholders that include government, communities and major customers.
Implement tight financial controls in a volatile commodity market
Assume accountability for all workforce issues
Take overall responsibility for the management of this plantation, in collaboration with other managers, both on and off this operation.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
Senior management experience in the agro-industrial sector with a track record of commercial success on the African continent.
Experience of palm oil and rubber cultivation is a plus, although experience of similar plantation crops is acceptable.
Insight into the functioning of agro-industrial factories, a strong set of commercial skills and experience of working with unionized labour is sought.
An enthusiastic self-starter with proven leadership and diplomatic skills, high energy levels and maturity.
Able to adapt to a remote location and the character to embrace challenges with enthusiasm and integrity is ideal.
Contractual information:
Full expat package
Remote location, no schooling facilities
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