Zonal Manager, DSR Numan Operation at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Industries Limited is a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors including cement, sugar, salt, flour, and more. We are committed to driving growth and development in Africa through our investments and innovative solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Zonal Manager, DSR Numan Operation

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Dangote Sugar Numan Operation is looking for a dedicated and results-oriented Zonal Manager for the DSR NUMAN OPERATIONS to lead our operations in the zone and drive performance excellence.
• In this role, you will oversee and manage all operational activities, ensuring that the company's strategic objectives are met while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality.
• General Supervision and Management of all Farm Estate areas and to ensure operations in each field are coordinated and planned to give optimum utilization of Labour, materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely execution of crop management and activities like weeding, herbicide application, fertilizer application and middle busting etc. in cost effective manner to ensure maximum production and achieve the targeted varietal percentage with varietal purity.
• Planning and execution of all the activities related to cane production in the estate.
• Continuous improvement in mechanical operations from planting to harvest.
• Effective utilization of all inputs and manpower in the field by motivating the team to attain high performance. Continuously strive to improve methods of cultivation of sugar cane with minimum cost.
• Benchmarking the field level activities towards continual improvement of operational efficiencies.
• Compile and submit monthly work plan and monthly productivity reports of his area to Head of Agriculture.
• Coordinates Land development, Field preparation, planting and maintenance of sugarcane in all sections in his/her area. Planning, preparation & Compilation of budget and implementation of the approved budget effectively.
• Co-ordination with other sections of the department to execute the farming operations in time.
• Maintain harmonious relationship with the Farm In charges, Supervisory staff, labour and their representative bodies to ensure uninterrupted operations and high efficiency. To strictly enforce compliance with the policy guidelines of the company.
• Ensure proper compliance of all safety procedures in the field. 
• Maintain strict control and monitor closely the engagement of causal labour in the field for agricultural operations to ensure efficiency without any malpractices.
• Ensure continuous protection of estate property, assets, resources and boundaries.
• Submission of daily reports on the work progress. 
• Identification and execution of training requirements of team members. Initiation of incentive schemes to motivate the team towards accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Monitoring the intensity of pest and disease & execution of needed control measures.
• Reporting to the Head Agric., Fixing the KFAs to Farm managers & Agric. officers.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the work of all the Farm In charges, reporting directly to him by setting reporting Procedures & formats based on their KFAs and Fixation of necessary guidelines & instructions to accomplish the organisational goals.
• Supervise and manage a distinct all farm estate area to ensure efficient utilization of labourers, materials and equipment’s. 
• Assist the HOD to implement the programme and activities of the department at the appropriate time.
• Ensure that analyse of soil  type are carried out and determine the irrigation cycle required, diking, fertilizer & other input needed for maximum output
• Ensure all safety measures are in place and PPE.
• Ensure all SOP are followed.
• Ensure the required manpower for the department’s activities is provided through liaising with HR department.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• M.Sc. Agric. or Degree (B.Sc.) in any Agric. Related courses.
• Any relevant profession certificate is an added advantage.
• 15-20 Years working experience in the sugar industry, out of which 5 years’ experience in handling large scale farm management.
• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Basic financial skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills.

Benefits

• Be part of a leading indigenous company driving industrial growth in Nigeria.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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