Job offer: Chief Operating Officer


Announced
17/11/20242 month(s) ago
Job Status
Full Time
Job Type
Employee
Expiration Date
17/03/2025 84 days left
Job Category
Reference Number
JN-112024-6592456
Job Title
Chief Operating Officer
Job Presentation

My client is one of Sub-Saharan Africa's fastest-growing agriculture and fishery businesses. They are creating one of the most sustainable protein businesses in Africa by developing an innovative agriculture platform.


Roles & Responsibilities of the role:

Operational Leadership:

  • Supervise all operational activities, including breeding, harvesting, and processing within the farm operations.
  • Implement and uphold best practices for sustainable aquaculture, ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Oversee the execution and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintaining high production standards while ensuring operational efficiency and productivity.



Strategic Planning:

  • Partner with the executive team to design and implement long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Identify and capitalise on opportunities to enhance operations and drive growth, ensuring alignment with the company's broader business goals.



Financial Management:

  • Manage financial budgets, control operational costs, and allocate resources effectively to optimise profitability.
  • Analyse financial performance, prepare budgets, and report key operational metrics to the executive team.



Team Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and support the operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and ensure that training and development programs are in place to advance team skills and capabilities.



Stakeholder Communication:

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.



Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure that the highest standards of quality control are maintained throughout the production process.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems, addressing issues promptly and driving continuous improvement.



Innovation and Technology:

  • Spearhead the adoption of new technologies and innovations to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and production capabilities.



Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks to operations and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity.
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, safeguarding the company's operations and reputation.

  • A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 20 years of experience in operations management, including a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role.
  • A solid understanding of agriculture/aquaculture production processes, including fish farming, harvesting, and processing, is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams effectively.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Financial expertise with experience in budget management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of financial management practices and budgeting.
  • Experience in quality management systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.




How to Apply

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JOB BY
Michael Page Africa
5th Floor, Medine Mews La Chaussée Street 11302, Port Louis
  +230 206 0000

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