Analyze your CV for Operations Manager at Aperture Group

We are assisting a sustainable, socially responsible forestry and timber products business with plantations in Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.They are looking for an Operations & Sales Manager to join their team.95% Operations and 5% Sales Management (approx.)Long-term planning to ensure efficiency in the utilization of all resources and assets to meet the needs of customers and realize profit margins.Manage an effective and cost-efficient quality treatment and logistics process from end to end.Implement and maintain ISO 9001 Accreditation and maintenance on site.In conjunction with the Country CEO, be actively involved in the influencing of Manufacturing/processing standards/regulations of poles in the region and amongst clients.Financial management of annual budgets, operating expenses, and capital expenditure, as well as the day to day operating of the plant.Liaise and manage 3rd party suppliers to ensure high quality and the cost-effective raw material is delivered to the operation/plant.Drive the procurement process of all raw materials according to the group’s procurement policies and procedures, and continually identify more effective and cost-efficient ways of procuring stock.Work with the CSR team to manage the relationships with all neighboring communities impacted by the operation, ensuring good relations and mitigation of any potential risk factors.Work closely with the Country CEO to support all marketing and sales efforts for the production/processing of products.Participate in the preparation of tender documents for current or new clients.Manage and plan for new initiatives i.e. diversification of products and markets.People: Full Pole Plant operation, technical and administrative staff.Assets: All capex on the pole plantExperience required:-Essential experience– Qualified in wood technology | Forestry | applicable scienceA business management qualification will be an advantageAt least 5-10 years in an operations/processing capacityPreferably 5 years in a sole leadership position.Please drop me a note or an email with your profile so we can discuss the role. sianv@aperture-group.net