Poultry Operations Leader | Growth & P&L Excellence

Aviagen; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 554 000 - 2 073 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry company is seeking a General Manager for operations in Zambia. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of production, sales, and operational management. Responsibilities include establishing business plans, managing profit and loss, and leading a team of ~170 people. Candidates should have over 10 years in poultry management, strong communication skills, and experience in multinational environments. Travel of 30-40 days per year is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ poultry experience in production management and customer interaction.
• Multinational stakeholder experience and working with JV partners.
• Proficiency in English and desirable knowledge of other languages.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a long-term business plan and annual budget.
• Provide leadership at all levels of the organisation.
• Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenues.

Skills

Poultry experience in production management

Communication

Negotiation and mediation

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree

Job description

A leading poultry company is seeking a General Manager for operations in Zambia. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of production, sales, and operational management. Responsibilities include establishing business plans, managing profit and loss, and leading a team of ~170 people. Candidates should have over 10 years in poultry management, strong communication skills, and experience in multinational environments. Travel of 30-40 days per year is expected.