Job Description

Position Includes:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance the efficiency, quality, and profitability of the feed production process.
• Market Analysis: Coordinate market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and develop strategies to leverage market conditions.
• Innovation and Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement and innovation in production processes, technology, and product quality.
• Sustainability: Implement sustainable practices and policies to reduce the environmental impact of feed production.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, regulatory bodies, and industry groups.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure effective financial management, including budgeting (CAPEX, OPEX, company assets, sales, salaries, etc.), cost control, and financial reporting, to support the overall financial health of the division.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with feed production, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
• Raw Material Procurement: Guide and maintain a strategic approach to raw material procurement, ensuring the best quality at the best price through international market analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Research and Development: Oversee trials at the Research and Development facility.

• Degree in Finance, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related field combined with experience as a Manager in the animal feed manufacturing, or milling environment
• Report to the CEO
• Direct Reports:

• GM Operations (include engineering)
• Procurement Managers
• Sales & Marketing Manager
• Technical Managers
• Financial Manager
• HR Manager
• Knowledge of animal feed production processes and quality control standards
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in the Agri-sector