Our client, a growing company in the agribusiness sector, is looking for an experienced and practical to lead the setup and growth of its new dried fruit division.This role is responsible for planning, running daily operations, managing teams, and driving sales locally and internationally. The right candidate will be hands-on, business-minded, and capable of leading a new unit from the ground up. They MUST have experience in dried fruits.Key Duties/Responsibilities
Lead the dried fruit division and ensure it meets the company's overall goals.
Manage day-to-day activities, including production, procurement, quality control, staffing, and logistics.
Develop business plans, set up operational policies, and manage annual budgets.
Lead sales efforts, expand into export markets, and support new product development.
Make sure the division follows food safety standards and meets local and international certification requirements.
Hire, train, and manage teams in production, sales, and office functions.
Track business performance and report progress to senior management.
Follow company values and ensure legal compliance, especially in labour and environmental matters.
Qualifications
A degree in Business, Food Technology, Agriculture, or a related field (a master's degree is an added advantage).
At least 8 years of experience in a leadership role in food processing, agribusiness, or the FMCG sector.
Proven track record in factory/start-up management, supply chain leadership, and market growth.
Experience working with dried fruits or other value-added agricultural products.
Understanding of export markets and international food safety and certification standards (e.g. HACCP, ISO, Organic, BRC).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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