Head of Plantation
Posted : 29 June, 2021
Location : Yaoundé, Cameroun
Category : Agro-Industrie/Agriculture
Job type : Full Time
The Head of Plantation leads Hevea Cameroun S.A. (Hevecam) agricultural department in Cameroon, reporting directly to the Hevecam Chief Executive Officer and a member of the executive committee.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all rubber replant, maintenance and tapping activities to ensure that the company meets production and quality targets
- Organization and management of transport of all crop to the factory
- Ensure implementation of the company’s sustainability policy
- Implement practices to optimize yield and cost of all field processes
- Develop and manage the programme to increase external rubber supply from smallholder farmers
- Develop and monitor the annual operating budget and provide regular reports on all KPIs to senior management
- Develop and manage the agricultural capital expenditure budget inline with the company’s long-term strategic goals
- Support Hevecam’s overall business strategy as a member of the Executive Committee
Requirements:
- An agricultural engineer or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years' experience in managing plantations
- Experience in multicultural environments is an asset
- A proven track record in managing large teams
- Autonomous with excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in French and English is recommended for internal and external communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- This role is based in Cameroon, Niete