Industry: Agribusiness

Department: Feed Mill

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business goals.
2. Oversee long-term production planning to align with market demands.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
4. Collaborate with senior management to align operational goals with overall business objectives.
5. Ensure optimal utilization of resources, including manpower, machinery, and raw materials.
6. Oversee the production process to maintain consistent quality and output.
7. Monitor equipment maintenance and manage procurement of spare parts and machinery upgrades.
8. Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all departments.
9. Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with industry regulations.
10. Implement and monitor quality control systems at various stages of production.
11. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
12. Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance staff.
13. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
14. Conducted performance reviews and facilitated training programs for employee development
15. Manage operational budgets, control costs, and improve profitability.
16. Analyze production metrics and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
17. Develop cost-saving measures without compromising quality
18. Oversee procurement of raw materials and manage supplier relationships.
19. Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand.
20. Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely distribution of finished products.

• Oversee procurement of raw materials and manage supplier relationships.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely distribution of finished products.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Operations Management, or related fields.

2.  Minimum 2 years in operations management within the feed mill or related industries.
3. In-depth knowledge of feed production processes and equipment.
4. Familiarity with quality control systems and regulatory requirements in the feed industry.
5. Proficiency in operational software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
6. Proven ability to lead and inspire large teams in a dynamic environment.
7. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

HOW TO APPLY.

Upload your CV here. Only shortlisted candidates are to be contacted.

Deadline: 10 January 2025 at 1700hrs.