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Redstone Commodity Search are working with a sizeable international agricultural trading company who are looking for a diligent, hands-on professional with strong experience as a General Manager to take control of and to ensure reliability and profitability of one of their operations in Senegal.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Take control of the entire operation governing business operations, overall strategy, and taking full responsibility for P&L
- Ensure timely and efficient execution from production to delivery maintaining disciplined standards for production, product quality, and customer service
- Ensure greater attention to governing principles in procurement, logistics, and compliance
- Maintain clear communication with the rest of the group and implement group ethos on social responsibility and continuous improvement with staff in the operation
- Role reports to the VP of Africa
Key Qualifications / Experience
- Proven leadership and P&L responsibility in an industrial environment
- Strong foundations in an industrial or operational setting (particularly manufacturing or milling – ideally grains)
- Proven ability to lead successful teams through the challenges (geopolitical, regulatory, etc.) associated with EM/FM
- Track record of team development, process improvement, ability to deliver commercially, and ability to communicate clearly (fluency in both written and spoken French and English is a requirement)
- Role is to be located in Dakar with regular travel to operational sites
If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.