Milling Manager – Tanzania

We are actively seeking a seasoned and results-driven Milling Manager to join our senior leadership
team in Tanzania’s growing poultry sector. This is a strategic role for an experienced professional with
the commercial insight and operational expertise to lead from day one and drive significant business
growth.
Major Roles & Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Development
 Market Expansion: Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to expand feed production capacity, customer base, and revenue streams
 Growth Strategy: Develop and implement strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives, targeting ____ capacity expansion over 3 years
 Commercial Alignment: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align production outputs with market demand and product development initiatives
 Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage and inform strategic decisions
 Partnership Development: Build strategic relationships with large-scale poultry producers and agricultural cooperatives.
2. Operational Excellence in Feed Production
 Production Leadership: Lead day-to-day operations of the poultry feed mill, ensuring production targets (4,000-5,000T monthly, scaling to 7,000T+) are met with high efficiency and quality
 Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in production processes, focusing on performance optimization, resource utilization, and cost reduction
 Best Practices Implementation: Oversee implementation of best practices in feed formulation, process control, and output consistency
 Capacity Utilization: Optimize equipment utilization to achieve 85%+ efficiency rates
 Technology Integration: Lead adoption of new technologies to enhance production
capabilities.
3. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
 Strategic Sourcing: Manage sourcing and procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost effective and reliable supply of key inputs (maize, soybean meal, additives)
 Supplier Relations: Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts to secure favourable pricing and delivery terms, targeting 5-10% cost reductions annually
 Quality Standards: Ensure raw material quality standards are maintained to support high quality feed production
 Risk Management: Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions and price volatility.

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance
 Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality control standards throughout the milling process
 Quality Systems: Implement robust quality assurance systems to maintain consistent product quality and traceability
 Technical Collaboration: Coordinate with technical and formulation teams to meet nutritional standards required by poultry farmers
 Certification Management: Maintain relevant certifications and pursue additional quality accreditations.
5. Financial & Budget Management
 Budget Ownership: Develop and manage operational budget, with strong focus on cost control, profitability, and return on investment
 Financial Performance: Monitor key financial metrics (cost per ton, production yield, input costs) and implement corrective actions where needed
 Reporting: Support senior management with financial forecasts, performance reports, and capital expenditure planning
 Cost Optimization: Achieve target gross margins through operational efficiency.
6. Leadership & Team Development
 Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional team : production supervisors,
operators, maintenance technicians, and support staff
 Performance Culture: Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety,
teamwork, and operational excellence
 Capability Building: Ensure continuous training and capability development to build a skilled
and motivated workforce
 Succession Planning: Develop internal talent pipeline for key operational roles.
7. Performance Indicators: KPIs will be discussed and finalized upon official commencement of
employment with the company.
Key Skills
 Strategic planning and execution aligned with commercial goals
 Financial Acumen: Financial management including budgeting, cost control, and P&L responsibility
 Market Intelligence: Market analysis and opportunity identification in agricultural/poultry sectors
 Procurement Excellence: Procurement negotiation and supplier relationship management
 Data-Driven Leadership: Data-driven decision making using operational and financial metrics
 Team Leadership: Leadership in driving team performance and accountability
 Commercial Mindset: Understanding of commercial strategy, cost control, and business growth principles.
Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
 Preferred Advanced qualifications in Management, Project Management or MBA Technical Knowledge
 Proven experience managing budgets, procurement, and operational efficiency in production or manufacturing environment.
 Strong understanding of commercial strategy, cost control, and business growth principles.
 Knowledge of poultry nutrition and feed formulation is advantageous.

Essential Experience
 7 to 10 years of proven experience in feed mill operations or related production management roles.
 Demonstrated track record of business development, driving operational growth, and leading teams.
 Experience managing procurement, budgeting, and cost control in medium- to large-scale manufacturing or agricultural feed environments.
 Proven track record of achieving production and financial targets.
 Exposure to strategic planning, commercial decision-making, and market expansion initiatives.
 Experience in emerging markets or international operations preferred
 Success in scaling operations and managing growth phases

Benefits:

A detailed offer, in line with Tanzania Labour Law will be shared with the successful candidate.

Free accommodation

Free transportation

2 way ticket for self only

28 days annual leave

Health Insurance as per Tanzania Labour Law

Business visa for entry via Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Work permit – To be provided by the company upon successful 3-month
probation period

Flights: From home country or from current location to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Bus transfer from Dar es Salaam to Iringa region (subject to change based on operational needs).

Company provided located in Dar es Salaam while awaiting onward to travel to Iringa as needed.