Job Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Agriculture and Agro-Processing

Job Summary:

SARIA Consultancy PLC, on behalf of its client engaged in the agriculture, farming and export industry, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the overall business operations, oversee coffee farming, production, processing, and export activities, and drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with the company's vision and long-term objectives, driving sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Oversee coffee farming activities, including cultivation, crop management, seasonal harvesting, production planning, and coordination with suppliers and outgrowers.
• Provide operational oversight across multiple farms, coffee washing stations, dry mills, warehouses, and processing facilities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Ensure high standards of coffee quality, processing efficiency, inventory management, proper storage, and timely fulfillment of export orders.
• Manage budgets, working capital, procurement, production costs, and operational resources while ensuring effective financial planning and profitability.
• Establish and strengthen operational policies, procedures, internal controls, and performance management systems to improve productivity, ensure accountability, and minimize business risks.
• Lead, supervise, and develop management teams, farm managers, supervisors, and operational employees across multiple locations, fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with international coffee buyers, suppliers, government institutions, and strategic business partners to support business growth and market expansion.
• Ensure compliance with applicable agricultural and export regulations, industry standards, product quality requirements, and occupational health and safety guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualification

• BSC/MA/MSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, or related fields.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic leadership, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Excellent financial, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of relevant agricultural laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Willingness to travel regularly to farm and operational sites.
• Proven experience managing agricultural production, coffee farming, processing facilities, and multiple operational sites.
• Strong background in harvest planning, procurement, supplier coordination, operational budgeting, and cost management.
• Understanding of coffee quality control, inventory management, traceability, logistics, and export operations.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in agriculture, agribusiness, coffee production, processing, or related sectors. At least 5 years in senior management or executive leadership roles.

 

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