Operations Manager – Agribusiness & Commodity Trading at Fadac Resources

Role Summary

• We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead our client agribusiness, warehousing, processing, logistics, and commodity trading.
• You’ll be responsible for turning their operational strategy into daily results across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with company targets for volume, cost, and quality.
• End-to-End Coordination: Plan and execute commodity aggregation, intake, warehousing, processing, and dispatch logistics.
• Performance Management: Set, track, and report on operational KPIs: throughput, stock losses, OEE, on-time delivery, and cost/ton.
• Team Management: Supervise supervisors, warehouse leads, factory officers, and field staff. Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Process & Compliance: Standardize SOPs for warehousing, handling, and HSE. Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, and other regulatory standards.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly/monthly operational reports and dashboards for the MD/CEO with actionable insights.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. MBA is an advantage.
• 3-5years’ experience managing operations in agribusiness, FMCG, milling, or commodity trading.
• Strong knowledge of grain handling, storage, and processing workflows.
• Proven people leadership and P&L accountability.
• Advanced Excel + ERP/WMS proficiency.