Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes the interests and image of the Board.
- Keeps the Chief Executive Officer timeously and fully informed of conduct of the business and affairs of the Operations Division.
- Ensures the implementation of provisions of Grain Marketing Act [Chapter 18:14] pertaining to operations of the Grain Marketing Board.
- Formulates creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of service to the Grain Marketing Board by the Operations Division.
- Ensures efficient management of the Strategic Grain Reserve.
- Provides leadership to all Regional Managers in line with GMB Policies and Procedure Manuals.
- Designs sound Divisional strategies and operational policies together with ensuring implementation thereof.
- Develops quality standards for Board commodities.
- Discharges service to clients through the Board’s depots in the most efficient and economical manner and in accordance with laid down standards and procedures.
- Coordinates importation of grains and ensuring adherence to the distribution plan/schedule.
- Prepares grains and inputs handling plans.
- Performing any other work related duties as assigned by the Superior.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Business Management/Marketing/Agriculture/Economics or equivalent.
- Master’s in Business Administration/Leadership
- At least 10 years at managerial position.