General Manager Shea Nut

Job highlights

• The role requires hands-on experience in Shea nut processing and proven capability in setting up,commissioning,and managing Shea nut manufacturing operations

Job Title: General Manager Shea Nut

Location: West Africa
Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Summary

The General Manager Shea Nut will be responsible for end-to-end factory operations, including project execution, production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and compliance. The role requires hands-on experience in Shea nut processing and proven capability in setting up, commissioning, and managing Shea nut manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for Shea nut processing factory operations
• Lead project execution, including plant setup, commissioning, expansion, and capacity enhancement
• Manage day-to-day production operations to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Ensure quality control and compliance with food/industrial standards
• Oversee maintenance, utilities, and engineering functions
• Implement process improvements to enhance yield, efficiency, and cost optimization
• Manage raw material sourcing, inventory, and supply chain coordination
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance
• Lead, train, and develop plant workforce and departmental heads
• Coordinate with management on production planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements