General Manager –Agro-Processing Operations
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20 hours ago
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Job Summary
Our client is a key player in the agricultural production sector in Ogun State. They are looking to hire an experienced General Manager Integrated Agro-Processing Operations (Plantain Flour) to lead the companys successful candidate MUST have prior experience in manufacturing preferably food processing.
ROLE MISSION
Own full operational delivery of an integrated farm-to-factory system producing plantain flour at industrial scale ensuring uninterrupted supply consistent output cost control and export-grade compliance. Within the initial 6 9 months the following outcomes are expected:
100200 MT/month stable production
Zero production stoppage due to raw material shortages
14 days forward raw material visibility at all times
<5% total downtime (production mechanical)
Measurable reduction in cost per kg month-on-month
Full compliance readiness for NAFDAC export certification standards
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supply Chain Survival System
Responsible for ensuring the factory never runs out of raw material.
Own farm sourcing contract suppliers and spot procurement
Maintain rolling 14-day visibility minimum
Build redundancy into supply (never single-source dependent)
Prevent reactive buying
- Production Reliability Engine
Deliver daily production targets consistently
Maintain 26 operating days/month minimum cadence
Ensure predictable output (no volatility in monthly MT delivery)
Reduce variability in yield and downtime
- Cost Control Authority
Own cost per kg (fully loaded)
Eliminate inefficiencies in procurement labor and processing
Continuously improve unit economics
Stop activity spending without output gain
- Downtime & Maintenance Control
Keep downtime <5%
Ensure breakdowns are diagnosed and resolved fast
Enforce preventive maintenance discipline
No repeated failures from the same root cause
- Compliance & Certification Ownership
Drive and maintain:
oNAFDAC
o ISO systems
o Export readiness (FDA/USDA Organic where applicable)
Own audit readiness not just documentation
- Execution System Leadership
Run daily operating cadence (productionmaintenanceprocurement)
Enforce weekly performance reviews
Drive accountability across all operational teams
Replace underperformers quickly
- People & Structure Control
Hire structure and discipline operational workforce
Set compensation structure aligned to performance
Build execution culture not reporting culture
AUTHORITY LEVEL
Full operational authority over:
Procurement decisions
Supplier onboarding/removal
Production scheduling
Operational staffing decisions
Emergency purchasing decisions
MUST-HAVE PROFILE
1015 years in FMCG / agro-processing / manufacturing
Must have run real production systems not just supervised teams
Strong advantage: farm factory integrated experience
Strong financial literacy (unit economics not just budgeting)
Comfortable working on-site in high-pressure environments
