General Manager at Aviagen East Africa Limited

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Full-time

Aviagen is the world’s leading poultry breeder, providing pedigree lines for the production of broiler chickens. The Company has a number of wholly owned operations across the United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, South Africa, Brazil, India, Australia, New Zealand and USA, and joint ventures in Turkey, Africa and Asia. Supported by our distributor network, we supply customers in over 130 countries.

Aviagen East Africa Limited (AEAL) is seeking a General Manager for its Greenfield start-up operation in Arusha, near the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, in Tanzania. The position reporting to the Board of Directors; and will have overall responsibility/management in researching, developing and implementing a sustainable successful operation which includes but not limited to Grand Parent broiler breeding production, sales, technical support, planning, customer service, administrations, health and safety and financial.

Responsibilities

Leadership and development of AEAL business and staff to meet financial, commercial and production targets within Aviagen Group
Engagement with joint venture partners in delivering an overall success
Preparation and successful implementation of significant capital investment projects
Management of contractors, working with government and local entities
Oversee the preparation of financial and management reports to Aviagen Group
Management of existing customer relationships and attracting new business
Ensuring Aviagen’s Mission, Vision, and Values are applied in the business unit

Professional Experience

10+ years’ poultry experience in production management and customer facing responsibilities
Professional working experience in Swahili an advantage
Multinational stakeholder experience desired
Working joint venture partnership highly desirable
Educational Experience
Bachelor’s degree within the poultry/business area

Additional Skills And Competencies