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J283 - MANAGING DIRECTOR – PALM OIL OPERATIONS – AFRICA - READVERTISEMENT

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JOB CODE:
J283

JOB TITLE:
MANAGING DIRECTOR – PALM OIL OPERATIONS – AFRICA - READVERTISEMENT

DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a highly professional western financed business operating palm oil plantations in Africa. The plantations cover many thousands of hectares, employ thousands of staff and have a multi million dollar turnover and capital expenditure budget. Whilst established, the plantations are undergoing significant capital investment to upgrade and expand operations.

Due to internal promotion a Managing Director is sought to take responsibility for the operational activities of the plantation business. Whilst this is a senior executive role it is also a "hands on" role with regular travel to the three plantations from the Kinshasa base.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Cost of production targets.

• Palm Oil production targets.

• Completion of Capex programmes.

• Financial reporting and planning to timescale.

• Training and succession plans to timescale.

• Health and safety record.

• Positive industrial and trade union relations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Board Members

• Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Finance Officer and Finance Teams

• Human Resource Team

• Trade Unions & Labour Inspectorate

• Government and Regulatory Bodies

• Company Suppliers

• External Advisors.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline.

Palm Oil Plantation management is essential.

• Proven track record of leadership experience in large and complex environments.

• High resilience with ability to make quick decisions in often challenging contexts.

• Excellent communication and relationship skills, ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience of strategy and planning.

• Drive and resourcefulness to continually improve business operations.

• Excellent commercial acumen.

• High work standards and integrity.

REMUNERATION The remuneration package will reflect the seniority of the role and will attract expatriate benefits.

Our client gratefully acknowledges applications to previous advertisements and now seeks new applications for consideration also.

Interested? Please call for more information about our client and this exciting role.

Be assured that all calls are treated in complete confidence.

John Davies on 01684 310208 / 07980 859953 (8am-8pm)

You can e-mail your enquiry or CV (in Word or RTF format please, not PDF) to johndavies@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Thank you.

www.delacyexecutive.co.uk

REMUNERATION:

LOCATION:


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Head Office

De Lacy Executive Ltd, Acorn Business Centre, Roberts End, Hanley Swan, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR8 0DN

Contact: John Davies (Director)

Tel: 01684 310208 Mobile:07980 859953 8am to 8pm

Email: johndavies@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Contact: Amanda Latham (Recruitment Consultant)

Tel: 01684 310208 Mobile:07730 218934 8am to 8pm

Email: amanda@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Contact: Grace Nugent (Marketing and Recruitment Co-ordinator)

Tel: 01684 310208

Email: grace@delacyexecutive.co.uk


Regional Office

Contact: Margaret Wilkinson (Recruitment Consultant)

Tel: 01423 326034 / 07875 197231 8am to 8pm

Email: margaret@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Office hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday.


All Applicants:

  • must have a valid EU work permit at the time of registration
  • and must have a high standard of spoken and written english
  • and must have employment experience of UK or EU agriculture, even trainee roles.

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