Jobs at Lorache Group

Ref Id: AOPM 202

Job Description

• Agricultural Operations Managers or farm managers are responsible for the daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration of activities on farm estates

Responsibilities

• Overall coordination of the company's Oil Palm development program
• Optimization of FFB recovery
• Plantation management plan development
• Strategic redevelopment plan for old plantations
• Development of new plantations and coordination of its growth plan
• Forward planning
• Making policy decisions
• Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records
• Organising sales crops and agricultural products
• Handling paperwork and keeping administrative records
• Recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers
• Making sure that work progresses satisfactorily
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases
• Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets
• Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery
• Advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agricultural Management and Extension. A relevant higher post-graduate degree in addition to membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must not be more than 40 years of age and a minimum of 7 years post-graduate working experience in an agro-based firm and specifically in an oil palm company that has a sizeable oil palm plantation.

Key required skills:

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Good communication skill
• Analytical skills
• Commercial awareness
• IT skills
• The ability to apply technical knowledge of the environment and legislation/public policy matters in a practical environment
• Marketing and sales skills
• Teamwork and leadership.

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Job Code: HRM-201

Job Description

• The Human Resources Manager is involve in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Managing the recruitment and selection process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in any relevant Social Science field. A qualified member of Charter Institute of Personnel management (CIPM) and a Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must have a cognate experience not less than 10 years in Human Resources or similar roles at a senior managerial level.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen.
• Communication.
• Consultation.
• Critical Evaluation.
• Global & Cultural Awareness.
• HR Expertise.
• Leadership & Navigation.
• Relationship Management.
• Ethical Practice.

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Location: Oregun, Ikeja-Lagos

Qualifications

• OND/ HND/B.Sc. in any field
• Prior experience as an HR Intern is an added advantage
• Creativity and Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skill (oral & written)
• Social media savvy
• Proficient in the use of office suites such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proximity to the location is important
• Ability to pay attention to details