Jobs at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description

• He/she ensures wholesales, & retail customers in assigned open markets are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are always available & visible at the retail / wholesalers’ outlets in assigned open markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale / retail outlets & customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets.
• Develop existing & new wholesale / retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.
• Ensures sales to customers are done on cash basis; and Cr. Limits are approved / adhered to where applicable.
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute products display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlets trade channels.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an OND qualification with 2 years work experience.

Special skills & key behavioral competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Resident of the target area
• Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area.

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Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the production team to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective manufacturing of products while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.

Production Planning & Execution:

• Oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with planning, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies as appropriate.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address non-conformities.

Health & Safety:

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Manage production budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor KPIs and report on performance metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper Division) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Operations Management, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in a production leadership role, preferably in the agrochemical industry.
• Experience in a chemical/herbicide formulation plant would be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of production management systems and methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance.
• Age Requirement: 35 – 45 Years.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and decision-making.
• Proficiency in production software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.