Job For Operations Manager In A Reputable Agricultural Firm

First Excelsia Professional Services - Our client, a key player in the agricultural sector is seeking to fill the role below:     Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Lagos Responsibilities

• Receives reports from all units under him, collates and sends/presents to the Chief Executive Officer
• Planning for and controlling change.
• Managing quality assurance programmes.
• Constantly researching new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency.
• Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
• Overseeing inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.
• Facility management
• Coordination of the activities of all job functions in his business sub-unit
• Chalking out or improve operational systems, processes and best practices that guarantee organizational well-being
• Purchase materials, plan inventory and ensure organisational efficiency
• Monitoring and analysing the current system of operations across all job functions in his business sub-unit with the view to constantly improving them
• Ensures adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures and policies
• Interacts with all stakeholders effectively

• Proficiency in ICT usage (databases, MS Office etc)
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Experience in a modern market is an advantage
• Experience in farming will be considered as an added advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience as an Operations Manager
• Budget development and oversight experience
• Familiarity with business and financial principles and practices
• Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting and metric