The posting
Our client is a key player in the agricultural production sector in Ogun State. They are looking to hire an experienced General Manager – Integrated Agro-Processing Operations (Plantain Flour) to lead the company’s operations.The successful candidate MUST have prior experience in manufacturing, preferably food processing. ROLE MISSION Own full operational delivery of an integrated farm-to-factory system producing plantain flour at industrial scale, ensuring uninterrupted supply, consistent output, cost control, and export-grade compliance. Within the initial 6 – 9 months, the following outcomes are expected: • 100–200 MT/month stable production • Zero production stoppage due to raw material shortages • ≥14 days forward raw material visibility at all times • <5% total downtime (production + mechanical) • Measurable reduction in cost per kg month-on-month • Full compliance readiness for NAFDAC + export certification standards CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES Supply Chain Survival System Responsible for ensuring the factory never runs out of raw material. • Own farm sourcing, contract suppliers, and spot procurement • Maintain rolling 14-day visibility minimum • Build redundancy into supply (never single-source dependent) • Prevent “reactive buying” Production Reliability Engine • Deliver daily production targets consistently • Maintain 26 operating days/month minimum cadence • Ensure predictable output (no volatility in monthly MT delivery) • Reduce variability in yield and downtime Cost Control Authority • Own cost per kg (fully loaded) • Eliminate inefficiencies in procurement, labor, and processing • Continuously improve unit economics • Stop “activity spending” without output gain Downtime & Maintenance Control • Keep downtime <5% • Ensure breakdowns are diagnosed and resolved fast • Enforce preventive maintenance discipline • No repeated failures from the same root cause Compliance & Certification Ownership • Drive and maintain: oNAFDAC o ISO systems o Export readiness (FDA/USDA Organic where applicable) • Own audit readiness, not just documentation Execution System Leadership • Run daily operating cadence (production–maintenance–procurement) • Enforce weekly performance reviews • Drive accountability across all operational teams • Replace underperformers quickly People & Structure Control • Hire, structure, and discipline operational workforce • Set compensation structure aligned to performance • Build execution culture, not reporting culture AUTHORITY LEVEL Full operational authority over: • Procurement decisions • Supplier onboarding/removal • Production scheduling • Operational staffing decisions • Emergency purchasing decisions MUST-HAVE PROFILE • 10–15+ years in FMCG / agro-processing / manufacturing • Must have run real production systems, not just supervised teams • Strong advantage: farm + factory integrated experience • Strong financial literacy (unit economics, not just budgeting) • Comfortable working on-site in high-pressure environments



