General Manager, Agribusiness Operations and Strategy at Aldelia Limited

Job Purpose/ Key Objectives:

• The General Manager, Agribusiness Operations and Strategy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Company's asset while driving business profitability. This role focuses on optimizing operational processes, leading important business projects, and identifying opportunities for expansion, particularly in the fields of agriculture and production.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversee and manage all farm activities, including crop and/or livestock production. Develop and implement strategies timprove yield, efficiency, and profitability.
• Lead and supervise farm staff tensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor soil health, irrigation, and pest control measures.
• Manage farm budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Maintain farm equipment and ensure adherence tsafety and regulatory standards.
• Identify new agricultural techniques and innovations tenhance productivity.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the strategic direction of the business tensure sustainable growth and profitability.
• Drive business growth by identifying new markets, expanding existing operations, and exploring diversification.
• Oversee all operational functions, ensuring efficiency, cost effectiveness, and adherence tquality standards.
• Monitor production, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain tmeet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Continuously monitor and improve operational performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high operational standards.
• Conduct regular financial analysis tidentify and mitigate risks.
• Lead the financial performance of the company, managing budgeting, forecasting, and P&L.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior management and staff talign with business objectives.
• Manage and execute key business projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Ensure adherence tsafety, environmental, and industry regulations, including sustainable farming practices.
• Serve as the primary contact for investors, government agencies, partners, and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams tachieve business goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee the implementation of operational and strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular reports tthe executive leadership and board on operational and financial performance.
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached tthis General Manager, Agribusiness Operations & Strategy position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Chairman, Company's Growth Partner.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Educational Requirement:

• Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Strategic Management, or a related field.
• Experience Extensive experience in farm management, either as a senior farm manager or a farm owner.
• Minimum of 8 years in a similar position.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, production management, and operational efficiency.
• You must have a proven record of making a large farm profitable over a reasonable period of time.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment decision-making.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability tanticipate market trends and adapt tchallenges.
• Ability tnavigate complex geopolitical and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience in leading sustainability initiatives and driving innovation in agriculture and production.
• Experience in managing multi-site operations and developing strategies for long-term business growth.
• Proficiency in project management tools and operational systems (ERP, CRM, etc.). Strong stakeholders’ management skills with the ability tinfluence.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a datadriven approach tdecision-making.
• Excellent presentation skills; ability tcommunicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Must have clear and concise communication skills (both verbal and written) and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must understand and be able tmaintain the utmost standards of confidentiality. Also, maintains staff and Company confidentiality.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and Accountability.
• Visionary leader with a passion for driving growth and operational excellence.
• Innovative thinking.
• Excellent Communicator.
• Result-driven. Customer-Centric.
• Resilient, adaptable, and ability tthrive.
• Strong Leadership skills and Decisiveness.
• A keen understanding of discretion and confidentiality is required