Job Opportunity at an Aquaculture Company

Job Description
Leadership & Personnel Management:
The most suited candidate must ensure that company goals are met in a timely fashion by efficiently and effectively managing personnel and resources. This post requires the most suited candidate to have excellent multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as a thorough knowledge of the industry and related finances.
Specific day-to-day tasks depend on this position, bearing in mind that experience in managing leaders and people is a crucial asset.

Operations / Production:

• Organize the activities of the technical partner and make sure that all milestones and roles & duties of the technical partner under the technical partnership agreement are adhered to
• In charge for the documentation of all required policies and operational procedures to guide all the processes undertaken on the farm
• In charge for developing an effective organizational structure for the farm
• Oversee all aspects of production process on the farm and In charge  for the achievement of agreed production targets within the stipulated timeline
• In charge for securing a long-term supply contracts with identified feed suppliers
• In charge for ensuring that appropriate level of feed inventory and other raw materials and spare parts are maintained on the farm at all time
• Make sure that target weights are achieved in a timely manner. All fish product from the farm must meet the minimum quality specifications before they are sold
• Lead the expansion activities of the company
• Lead all Research and development initiatives of the company
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the board of directors

Construction:

• Oversee the day-to-day construction management of the project.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a cost-effective plan to Make sure that the project is completed within stipulated time and budget
• Monitor and report the progress on construction to the board of directors on a weekly basis. Report should include details on each aspect of the construction, identified risks and mitigates with projected work schedule for rest of the construction period
• In charge for defining clear roles & responsibilities and deliverable in terms of both scope and schedule to all the team members.
• Make sure strict adherence to the Company’s safety standards and ESG corrective action plans and timeline, while also promoting a “safety culture” among the ranks throughout the Company.
• In charge for the construction budget and any cost overrun
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the board of directors

Marketing & Sales:

• Create and maintain relationship with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Oversee short and long-term sales and marketing development programs for the company
• Oversee and recommend product positioning and pricing strategy to achieve the highest possible long-term market share
• Monitor competitors’ products, sales and marketing activities
• Oversee the preparation of sales & marketing activity reports, for presentation to the board of directors
• Direct sales forecasting activities and set performance goals
• Oversee market channel development activity and coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals
• Review and analysis sales performances against programs and forecast to determine effectiveness

Financial:

• Responsible for the company’s overall financial performance
• Responsible for the budget process of the company
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Responsible for the capital budgeting process

Others:

• Determine staffing requirements and lead the process of filling all vacancies in the Company
• Ensure compliance with all required permits and licenses
• Provide periodic performance evaluation reports to all departmental heads and direct report
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the board of directors

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Diploma holder/B.Sc. Agriculture, Aquaculture or Animal Husbandry or related engendering degree
• Minimum 15 years’ experience as Fish farm operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience as General Manager
• Experience in Africa and catfish farming would be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, delegation and motivation skills
• Experience preparing and implementing annual budgets
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize, and delegate appropriately
• Demonstrated high integrity and commitment to ethical business practices
• Knowledge of food safety regulations preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to all internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
• Ability to effectively address and solve problems and make decisions in a manner consistent with the company’s core values business objectives

Benefits:
Competitive Salary, Annual Bonus, Healthcare – Family plan, Group Life Insurance and accommodation Assistance