Our client; an investment club, is seeking to hire an Operations Manager (OM). The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business including overseeing the planning and coordination of all the operational activities at the plant to ensure a smooth, efficient grain purchase, handling, storage, and supply business operation that meets international quality standards.
While the OM will supervise: the Quality Controller, Engineers, Electricians, silo operators and all site staff, he will be report to the General Manager & Operations Board committee Chair.
Requirements
- Good Honors Degree in Food Technology, Grain Quality Management, Procurement and Storage, or any other related field is a requirement.
- At least five (5) years of proven experience in facilities operations management, storage, warehousing, and bulk handling of commodities preferably in an agribusiness or fastmoving consumer goods environment.
- Proven experience and effectiveness in the management of a grain storage, good knowledge and experience of fumigation and pesticide management in relation to grains and cereals is essential.
- Project Management and strong experience and knowledge of commercial grain handling and processing using a commercial ERP system would be an added advantage.
- Excellent judgment, analytical, planning, organizational and supervisory skills with very strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Commercial knowledge of the agri-business commodities industry parameters with a good appreciation for operational costs of crops especially grains and cereals.
