AGRIC JOBS VACANCIES BATCH 137

AGRIC JOBS VACANCIES BATCH 137

Job Role/Title: Broiler Processing Manager

Job Location:  Kwara State

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Head of Food Processing

Job Objective:

– Provide strategic supports by leading and coordinating the broiler processing operation in a manner that optimizes the available human and material resources, and compliant with the approved corporate standards, policies, practices and forecast to achieve agreed production and financial targets

– Contribute to the attainment of the company’s strategic objectives by constantly improving on the

product yield percentage/efficiency targets, capacity utilization, approved policies, procedures,

programs and blueprint across the production sections namely:

– Production

– Cold chain & stock management

– Facility maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the broiler processing operation by;  Ensuring availability of production inputs/raw materials necessary for daily production to take place

Ensuring the processing operations, finished products and other unit activities are conducted professionally and in compliance to company’s stipulated SOPs, regulatory standards and protocols and same is confirmed with checklist or other applicable documents

Developing daily workplan and ensuring proper planning & implementation to achieve desired result  leading compliance at the subunits/sections to set hygiene protocols related to the plant operation, equipment and personnel that guarantees production of wholesome product

Providing innovative ideas that can facilitate achievement of the operational business objectives

Participate in drawing up of strategic and actionable plans, annual production and manpower

forecasts for the division towards the achievement of business objectives and goals for the financial year

Commit to food safety and quality assurance objectives by developing control around the flow of product which guarantees:  prudent stock management  and only products that meet the company, customers and regulatory specification are dispatched from factory to the final customers

Mentor reporting assignees by providing technical /professional guidance towards their capacity development

Conduct weekly meeting to evaluate performance of respective sections or flock under the unit Approve off-duty roster submitted by reporting supervisors for officers and attendants

Ensure good maintenance of all processing equipment and facilities in your section

Keep accurate record of production, inventory, grading, finished products and collates requisites report on daily basis which tracks:

Product yield per specification/SKU

Mortality in line

Facility and raw material utilizations (packaging material usage)

Production & financial performances in relation to budget  submit monthly assessment report of your supervisors based on set KPIs and co-sign their annual performance appraisal forms

Carry-out other functions that may be assigned to you by Head of Food Processing or the

management from time-to-time in attainment of the department goals

Key Result Areas:

1) Carcass Retention (%): actual vs target

2) Offal & Chicken Parts Retention (%): actual vs target

3) Whole Chicken Production Volume (kg): achieved quarterly production volume vs target

4) Operation Profit Margin/Contribution: actual vs target

5) Capacity utilization: actual utilization vs agreed benchmark/target

6) Reporting: compliance with agreed reporting timelines

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

1) Advanced Knowledge of broiler processing operation:

a. Operation management

b. Machines and equipment maintenance and management

c. Quality control (traceability) and biosecurity

d. HACCP & Food safety

2) Knowledge of Process Management, Standardization and Improvement (Management Programs,

Procedures, ISO 22000, 1SO 9001, TQM & HSE)

3) Good leadership and team management (capability)

4) Operation Problem-Solving and decision-making (CARA)

5) Budgeting, Cost Management & Operation Forecasting

6) Product Research & Development

7) Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and data analytics

8) Good business acumen

Desired Skills & Personal Attributes:

9) Quality of work, Reliability & Dependability

10) Personal & Interpersonal Effectiveness including communication and presentation skills

11) Goal & Result-oriented (Drives Operational Efficiency and Targets Achievement)

12) Service Orientation and Customer/ Stakeholder Relationship Management

13) Technical Expertise, Application to Business & Continuous Improvement

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

14) Minimum of bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Animal Science, or any

other science related field

15) Minimum of 3 to 5years experience in hatchery or integrated poultry farming operation

16) Professional Qualification or Additional Educational Qualification will be added advantage

 

2. Job Role/Title: Hatchery Coordinator

Job Location: Kwara State

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Head of Farms Operation

Job Objective:

– To lead the achievement of set production and financial targets of the Hatchery in a manner that optimizes the available human and material resources, and is compliant with the approved corporate standards, policies, practices and forecast.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the hatchery operations by:

Developing protocols and standards for operations, hygiene, sanitation, biosecurity and engaging in continuous review to guarantee effectiveness and product quality

Ensuring activities are conducted professionally and in compliance to the approved

SOPs, standards, protocols and same is confirmed with checklist or other applicable documents.

Ensuring proper planning & implementation of daily work plan.

Collating all approved requisitions at least 24 hours ahead of use date and facilitate timely transfer of all local requisition from store.

Ensuring compliance at the Hatchery to set operational and structural bio security plans of the company

Ensure facility fault reports from the supervisor are treated with alacrity and necessary preventive or corrective actions are taken for issues within your control and such recommendations form part of your daily report.

Participate in drawing up strategic and actionable plans of the department towards the achievement of set goals for the financial year.

Mentor reporting supervisor and trainees while providing technical and or professional guidance towards their capacity development.

Keep accurate record of operation/production and collates requisites report on periodic basis (daily, weekly, monthly) which tracks;

a) production and financial performances

b) Input requisition and utilizations

c) Operational efficiency and waste ratio (rejects, infertile, eggs transferred, etc.)

Support the Farm Manager to coordinate weekly units’ meetings for review of performance progress and possible militating factors in respective sections.

Approve off-duty roaster submitted by reporting supervisors for officers and attendants

Ensure good utilization and maintenance of all equipment and facility in the Hatchery

Carry-out other functions that may be assigned to you by management from time-to-time in attainment of the department goals

Key Result Areas:

1) Hatchability:

a) as percentage of eggs set

b) as percentage of eggs transferred

2) Hatchery mortality: actual chick mortality vs target

3) Profitability: achieved annual operating vs target

4) Capacity utilization: actual utilization vs agreed benchmark/target

5) Reporting: compliance with agreed reporting timelines

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

1) Advanced Knowledge of hatchery operation:

a. Operation management

b. Hatchery machines and equipment maintenance and management

c. Quality control (traceability) and biosecurity

2) Knowledge of Process Management, Standardization and Improvement (Management Programs,

Procedures, TQM & HSE)

3) Good leadership and team management (capability)

4) Operation Problem-Solving and decision-making (CARA)

5) Budgeting, Cost Management & Operation Forecasting

6) Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and data analytics

7) Good business acumen

Desired Skills & Personal Attributes:

a) Quality of work, Reliability & Dependability

b) Personal & Interpersonal Effectiveness including communication and presentation skills

c) Goal & Result-oriented (Drives Operational Efficiency and Targets Achievement)

d) Service Orientation and Customer/ Stakeholder Relationship Management

e) Technical Expertise, Application to Business & Continuous Improvement: Educational Qualifications/Experience:

a) Minimum of bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Animal Science, or any other science related field

b) Minimum of 3 to 5years experience in hatchery or integrated poultry farming operation

c) Professional Qualification or Additional Educational Qualification will be added advantage

3. Job Role/Title: Regional Sales Manager

Job Location: Kwara State

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Head of Sales and Marketing (HSM)

Job Objective:

– To contribute to the attainment of the company’s strategic objectives by taking direct responsibility for the vending and merchandising of company’s products (frozen chicken, day-old-chicks, culled birds) in the assigned region in compliant with the approved corporate standards, policies and practices.

– Provide innovative ideas in support of strategies for the profitable growth of company sales, revenue and bottom-line.

Key Responsibilities:

 Promoting and selling company’s products to prospective and existing clients through persuading and influencing techniques in the region

 Collating order, confirming prices and product requirements of prospective and existing customers

 Liaising with the HQ to ensure efficient and timely delivery and distribution of products to the region

 Keeping record of customer’s sales data vis-a-vis; name, location, contact, purchase order, payments, receivables

 Developing and adopting innovative customer retention strategies and client relationship

management techniques that are compliance with company policies

 Support the actualization of the unit goals and targets by:

Contributing to development, implementation and continuous improvement of systems, structures, policies, processes and tools that assist the company identify and maximize revenue opportunities in the assigned region.

Proactively identifying and tracking changes/trends in poultry products purchase and consumption patterns/requirements to improve sales strategies

Researching competitions, customer needs and expectations to identify

 Collate and submit daily, weekly, and monthly report of sales activities in your region which tracks:

KPIs actual vs budgeted

market acquisition/sales drive activity

Sell in and sell out growths

 Liaising with the customer/market on behalf of company and assisting to resolve complaints and issues to maximize satisfaction and repeat purchases

Carry-out other functions that may be assigned to you by the HSM or the management from time￾to-time in attainment of the department goals

Key Performance Indicators:

1) Quantum of sales Channel and Concentration

2) Actual vs. budget figures:

a) Product Sales Volumes/Revenue for the region

b) Profit/price margin on product sales

c) Monthly Sales Outstanding/ Account Receivables

3) New Customer Acquisition and Retention

4) Partnership/alliance development

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

1. Good knowledge of poultry industry and frozen chicken SKUs

2. Sales and Marketing Management

3. People and customer relationship management (timely response to customer, sell-out sales)

4. Market Analysis & Trending

5. Partnership/alliance development and management (having larger share of customers purchase order, maintaining corporate relationship in the region)

6. Good business acumen

7. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/CRM and data analytics

Desired Personal Attributes:

1. Integrity

2. Personal & Interpersonal Effectiveness including communication and presentation skills

3. Proactive self-starter and driven for results

4. Fiscal discipline (adherence to system control and standards of the company on price, credit policy, etc)

5. Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively

6. Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams

7. Critical thinking/ problem-solving (resolving customer’s complaint without supervision)

8. Work quality and reliability (transaction processing, reporting accuracy, collection and maintenance of accurate customer data and good service ambassador) Educational Qualifications/Experience:

1. Minimum of university degree and relevant professional certification (Master’s degree in Business Administration will be advantageous)

2. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in sales of frozen chicken, sales & marketing of poultry products or sales experience in food industry

4. Job Role/Title: Head of Sales and Marketing

Job Location: Kwara State

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Managing Director (MD)/Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Objective:

– Develop and lead the execution of innovative ideas and strategies for the profitable growth of company revenues and deliver the company’s sales objectives across all regions in the country.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Develop, implement and continually improve systems, structures, policies, processes and tools that assist the company identify and maximize revenue opportunities from its target markets, customers and products.

2) Identify and analyze the comprehensive potentials of all target markets and define the company’s product targets and sales strategy for each market in alignment with required/available resources

3) Design and implement sales programs and initiatives to actualize the company’s annual business plan objectives and targets

4) Proactively identify and track changes/trends in poultry products purchase and consumption

patterns/requirements and propose modifications to company production plans and sales strategies.

5) Lead the development and implementation of a vibrant sales policy that is purpose driven,

target oriented and such that forges strategic alliance/partnership to maximize the sales of company products.

6) Manage and lead the following processes on behalf of the company:

 Translation of the company’s business plan objectives and targets into product sales volumes by regions and channels

 Sales channel management

 Customer definition and segmentation

 New customer acquisition

 Customer relationship management

 Negotiating and documenting Sales Contracts

 Advertisement and Marketing Management

7) Build and strengthen the capacity of the company’s sales team by:

 Continually assessing the capability of the team to deliver on agreed outcomes.

 Providing leadership that inspires others to succeed and develop, and proactively share experience, knowledge and ideas.

 Coaching and counseling team members as necessary

Key Performance Indicators:

1) Quantum of sales Channel

2) Actual vs. budget figures:

a) Product Sales Volumes/Revenue

b) Profit/price margin on product sales

3) New Customer Acquisition

4) Partnership/alliance development

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional & Management Competencies/Requirements:

1. Strong domain knowledge of the poultry industry and business acumen

2. Sales Management

3. Customer Relationship Management

4. Product Research & Development

5. Information Management

6. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/CRM and data analytics

7. Marketing and Brand Management

8. Partnership/alliance Development and Management

9. Advanced Leadership and team management skill

10. Business Analysis and Planning (Budgeting & Cost Management)

11. Strategic Planning and Operation Alignment

Desired Personal Attributes:

1. Integrity

2. Compliance with ethics and fiscal control

3. Personal & Interpersonal Effectiveness including presentation skill and executive presence

4. Goal & Result-oriented (Drives Operational Efficiency and Targets Achievement)

5. Conflict management & Advanced problem-solving

6. Work quality and reliability (transaction processing, reporting accuracy, collection and maintenance of accurate customer data and good service ambassador)

7. Service Orientation and Customer/ Stakeholder Relationship Management

8. Continuous Improvement & Application to Business

9. Change management Educational Qualifications/Experience:

A. Minimum of university degree and relevant professional certification (Master’s degree in Business Administration will be advantageous)

B. Minimum of 7 to 10 years working experience in farm/food industry; with proven leadership and or 5 to 7years senior management experience in sales & marketing

5. Job Role/Title: Sales Executive

Job Location: Kwara State

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Head of Sales & Marketing

Job Objective:

– To contribute to the attainment of the company’s strategic objectives by taking direct responsibility for the vending and merchandising of company’s products (frozen chicken, day￾old-chicks, culled birds) in the assigned region in compliant with the approved corporate standards, policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting and selling company’s products to prospective and existing clients through persuading and influencing techniques in the region

• Build and maintain relationship with clients and prospects

• Research and:

– Recommend prospects for new business opportunities

– Analyze sales options and market trends to identify improvements or recommend new products

• Collating order, confirming prices and product requirements of prospective and existing customers

• Support the HSM by liaising with the regions to ensure efficient and timely delivery and distribution of products to the region

• Keeping record of customer’s sales data vis-a-vis; name, location, contact, purchase order, payments, receivables

• Collate and submit daily, weekly, and monthly report of sales activities in your region which tracks:

– KPIs actual vs budgeted

– market acquisition/sales drive activity

– Sell in and sell out growths

• Liaising with the customer/market on behalf of company and assisting to resolve complaints and issues to maximize satisfaction and repeat purchases

• Carry-out other functions that may be assigned to you by HSM or the management from time￾to-time in attainment of the department goals

Key Performance Indicators:

1) Actual vs. budget figures:

a) Product Sales Volumes/Revenue per account

b) Profit/price margin on product sales

c) Monthly Sales Outstanding/ Account Receivables

2) New Customer Acquisition and Retention

Skills, Competencies and Requirements:

Functional Competencies/Requirements:

1. Good knowledge of poultry industry and frozen chicken SKUs

2. Good knowledge of Sales and Marketing

3. People and customer relationship management (timely response to customer, sell-out sales)

4. Market Analysis & Trending

5. Knowledge of business operation and products

6. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/CRM and data analytics

Desired Personal Attributes:

1. Integrity

2. Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills (Timely respond to customer needs, exercise good behavior and attitude)

3. Good presentation and negotiation skill

4. Problem-Solving skill

5. Good stress tolerance skill (i.e make minor mistake in difficult situations; provides results of good quality when work is intense)

6. Proactive self-starter and driven for results

7. Fiscal discipline (adherence to system control and standards of the company on price, credit policy, etc)

8. Work quality, reliability, and dependability (transaction processing, reporting accuracy, collection and maintenance of accurate customer data and good service ambassador)

Educational Qualifications/Experience:

– University degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or other related fields

– Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sales of frozen chicken, sales & marketing of poultry products or sales experience in food industry

– Professional Qualification or Additional Educational Qualification will be added advantage

Remuneration: N 938,828 to N 1,272,482 per annum with incentive-based pay of between N240,000 to N480,000 per annum

NOTE: Any application without the POSITION and Location as the Subject/ Topic of the mail will not be treated

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application letter and CV to worldfarmerscentre@gmail.com with your desired position and location as the subject/topic of the mail.

Application closes, AUGUST 30TH 2023