Regional Manager – Ifloma Operations

Industrias Florestais de Manica is recruiting a Regional Manager - Ifloma Operations, to be based in Messica and Manica, Mozambique.

Description

• To operationalize, lead, manage and set strategic objectives for IFLOMA aligned to SAFCOL’s Group Strategy that will enable the achievement of stated financial, sustainability and other strategic objectives
• The Regional Manager: IFLOMA plans, directs, coordinates and accounts for implementation of activities at the highest level of management, with the contribution of managers and employees
• Furthermore, ensure that IFLOMA is well positioned in its industry and amongst its stakeholders, and that a conducive environment is created for employees to perform and grow
• Develop, drive and execute Forestry and Processing Plans in order to maximize profitability and efficiency for the IFLOMA Operations
• Status: Permanent
• Location: Messica, Mozambique
• Grade: E2
• Reporting Line: General Manager Operations

Duties

• Increase financial value for IFLOMA operations
• Develop, manage and oversee implementation of the product innovation plan for IFLOMA operations
• Develop, manage and oversee the implementation of IFLOMA tactical and operational plans
• Develop, manage and oversee the execution of the Annual Plan of Operation (APO) for planting, thinning, pruning and harvesting operations
• Analyse monthly benchmarking data and reports received from the above entities, as well as international publications and market intelligence service providers
• Conduct strategic and other presentations to GM: Operations, EXCO, the IFLOMA Board and Shareholder, when requested
• Manage and oversee trading activities where operations procures lumber and related products from external suppliers and sell same to compliment own production
• Manage and oversee consignment stock agreements and monitor IFLOMA’s share of the lumber market
• Ensure product deliveries in accordance to the sales plans and allocations
• Manage IFLOMA operations to achieve the budgeted results by optimal use of resources (equipment, people, funding)
• Manage and oversee IFLOMA operations (core operations) to achieve the budgeted results utilizing resources efficiently and profitable
• Develop and oversee asset plan and ensure implementation of appropriate controls
• Monitor, oversee and ensure efficient management of growing stock
• Monitor, oversee and ensure efficient management of moveable and immoveable assets
• Facilitate FSC certification of plantations in IFLOMA and ensure it is maintained once certified
• Oversee and ensure maintenance of TUP areas of less than 3%
• Manage and oversee the maintenance of the IFLOMA risk strategic and operational register for all IFLOMA operations
• Manage and oversee the implementation of the IFLOMA risk mitigating measures
• Manage and oversee the implementation of appropriate action/s to prevent repeat findings from internal and/or external audits
• Ensure succession planning of key and critical positions within IFLOMA and other talent management interventions
• Lead, coach and develop high performance middle/junior management team

Requisites

• Grade 12
• 4 year BSc Degree in Forestry
• 8-10 years’ experience in Forestry of which at least 3 years at a Senior Management level
• Master’s Degree in Forestry/Business Administration/Business Leadership will be an added advantage
• Mozambique Citizen/Fluently speak/write English and Portuguese
• Valid drivers’ licence
• Assertiveness, Diplomacy, Judgement, Result Oriented and Rational thinking
• Persuasion and Influence
• Strategic Thinking Ability
• Organizational and Commercial Focus
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Coaching and Mentoring

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted