Designation : GM Production (Ethanol)

Location : Nigeria

Job Summary :

The General Manager is charged with the responsibility for ensuring that all the goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors for the business is achieved .

Reports to : Board of Directors

Location : Edo State, Nigeria

Qualification and Experience :

- First degree from a reputable tertiary institution with preference in Chemical Engineering and other related disciplines

- A postgraduate degree in business or other relevant disciplines will be an added advantage

- 15 to 20 years post-qualification experience in the Agribusiness sector (Production and Processing/Manufacturing) at with at least 5 years in an Executive or Senior Management capacity.

Competencies and Skills requirements :

- Excellent knowledge of the Agricultural landscape in the West African Region, Her Markets, the underlying competitive dynamic and industry trends that can propel sustainable growth within the Region

- Proven track record in project management and implementation

- Possess Technical skills in Farming, Out-growers, and Feedstock Management

- Ability to address and analyse problems and to develop strategic responses.

- Strong business acumen and ability to identify and convert opportunities.

- Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organisation.

- Excellent communication, business presentation, persuasion, and analytical skills.

- Maintains integrity and professional ethics and willing to imbibe a strong governance culture

- Must be hard working and show commitment and self- discipline

- Excellent people management skills

- Ability to manage all stakeholders which includes vendors, consultants, technology suppliers etc

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

- Oversee timely execution of the project as per agreed costs and timelines.

- Collaborate with the Board to define and articulate the company's vision and champion the articulation of strategies and plans for achieving it.

- Coordinate with all technology suppliers, consultant, vendors, designers and contractors and all other stakeholders to deliver on agreed goals and objectives including equipment and other assets

- Ensure the development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people, and systems) to support the achievement of the Company's vision, goals, and objectives.

- Oversee the formulation and implementation of effective marketing and customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales, and profit.

- Champion the development of policies and strategies for effective financial management ensuring transparency, accountability, and judicious use of resources.

- Coordinate day to day activities of the business and provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff.

- Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the company's policies, procedures, and processes, and identify improvement opportunities.

- Drive corporate culture through shared vision and team building activities, thus motivating staff to accomplish the business goals and objectives of the company.

- Identify all risks and potential exposures related to the business, carry out risk assessments and ensure that risk response strategies and mitigations are in place to reduce incidence and impact

- Report the activities of the business including status of the projects accurately and comprehensively in a timely manner

- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors .

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