Plantation Manager at EFB Industries Limited

EFB Industries Limited was incorporated on 15th day of August, 2012 to engage in the business of manufacturing and processing of all aspects of palm oil products, to develop and own palm oil plantations and estates and to manufacture all food and non-food products of palm oil industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Plantation Manager
Job Location: Ohafia, Abia
Job Status: Permanent
Reports to: CEO

Main Objective

• Fully responsible of the overall operation and financial performance of the company’s plantations.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible of the overall operation and financial performance of the company’s plantations.
• Assuming leadership responsibility in ensuring infrastructure and supporting units are well equipped.
• Working closely with other department heads of the company to facilitate cost effective operation.
• Providing leadership and strategic guidance to all Agriculture aspects (R&D, Development, Harvesting, Maintenance).
• Actively involved in the business’ ground operations.
• Involved in the planning and execution of the company’s expansion plan.
• Oversees the daily operations of the estate – be responsible for the human capital development, asset utilization and preservation and operational performance.
• Inspecting the plantations and prepare submission written report after each visit detailing the state and conditions of all aspects of the estate together with necessary recommendation.
• Provide recommendations on all agricultural aspects of the development and operation of the estates conformance to best developed practices.
• Ensure all plantations are within the framework of Environment policies and responsibilities.
• Ensure all work operations in safe and responsible manner
• Planning and managing estate budget to ensure operating expenses and profitability are maximized.
• Build relationship with key stakeholders and also local government and community around the estate.
• Any other duties delegated by the CEO.

Qualification

• Proven working Experience of at least 10 years in managing palm oil plantations.
• Degree in Agriculture/Forestry/Science & Technology or any related field.
• Solid Technical Background with understanding in a Palm Oil Mill.
• Strong experience in managing plantations in various location
• Proven track-record in managing multiple estates
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and Igbo
• Interpersonal, Strong Leadership, Problem-Solving and Time Management Skills
• Basic Agronomic Knowledge and Farming Practices.

Competencies Required:

• Organised, pragmatic, proactive, result-oriented, rigorous
• Autonomous
• Team spirit
• Strong communication and social skills
• Potential to progress to a higher responsibility position
• Ability to live in a remote environment.

Remuneration
The successful candidate will be remunerated with an attractive package and company's benefits.