Operations Manager

VACANCY

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the above
position tenable at our Head Office in Lilongwe.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will, among other duties, be responsible for the following:

• Support the Managing Director in implementing the company’s strategic plan.
• Align operations with the strategic plan, enhance efficiency, and drive cost reductions.
• Oversee daily operations of Agronomy, Leaf Sales, Factory Processing, and Shipping.
• Lead and support line management and staff with the company’s vision, mission and goals in mind.
• Promote cross-departmental teamwork and collaboration.
• Establish performance indicators for operations and identify areas of improvement.
• Maintain a safety first culture within the company.
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and the company’s policies.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies for the company.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Proven 5+ years of senior level experience in an operational environment, prior experience
  in the tobacco industry would be advantageous
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant degree, professional certifications are a plus.

Please submit your application, including copies of relevant qualifications, a detailed curriculum
vitae, and two traceable referees, no later than 17 January 2025 to:

The Human Resources and External Affairs Director
Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited
P. O. Box 40044
KANENGO
LILONGWE 4

The company will acknowledge only shortlisted candidates.