General Manager - Pharo Edible Oil Plant
LonAdd Consultancy PLC
Business
Business Administration
Addis Ababa
8 years
1 Position
2025-06-18
to
2025-06-25
business management principles
Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
Business Administration
Full Time
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Job Description
Pharo Ventures is building commercially sustainable businesses across East Africa to create thousands of jobs and generate inclusive economic growth. One of our flagship ventures is the Edible Oil Plant in Ethiopia. A state-of-the-art manufacturing and export business that processes oilseeds into crude edible oil for the international market. We are looking for a General Manager to take full operational and commercial responsibility of the Edible Oil Plant, with approximately $5 million in annual revenue. The GM will lead all core functions of the plant including production, sourcing, logistics, quality, sales, and finance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on business leader with strong operational capabilities, commercial insight, and a proven track record in running autonomous, export-oriented manufacturing operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic and commercial leadership
• Serve as the overall business leader of the plant and drive it toward profitability, efficiency, and scale.
• Own the P&L and manage all commercial decisions including pricing, supplier relationships, export contracts, and customer negotiations.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, production, sales, and logistics.
• Ensure compliance of the business with all local and international standards.
• Scaling the business for future investment/expansion - develop a 3–5-year roadmap for growth, including potential vertical integration or new product lines.
Operational Execution:
• Lead end-to-end operations: procurement of oilseeds, plant production, warehousing, quality assurance, and export logistics.
• Ensure full compliance with international health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Country Director and functional leads at Pharo Ventures for group-level strategic alignment.
• Be responsible for capital investments, plant upgrades, or new technology adoption.
Sales & Market expansion
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and international buyers.
• Oversee outbound logistics and sales of crude oil in bulk/flexi tanks.
• Ensure plant utilization aligns with market demand and profitability targets.
Finance and Administration
• Oversee financial operations with support from the Pharo Ventures finance team for group compliance, audits, and reporting.
• Manage a lean support team (HR, Admin, and Accounting) focused on execution—not policy design or structural strategy.
Team leadership
• Build and develop a high-performance team across all departments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, efficiency, and commercial excellence.
• Manage staffing, performance, and succession planning in collaboration with the People & Culture team.
What we offer
• The opportunity to lead and scale a key business unit within a mission-driven venture group.
• A dynamic work environment with autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Access to strategic support and senior functional expertise from the Pharo Ventures team.
• A competitive pay with a performance based incentive structure
Application procedure
We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. In the event that we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
Job Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of experience in operations or general management in manufacturing or agro-processing sectors; at least 3 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing an export-oriented operation in Ethiopia or East Africa.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing P&L management, supply chain, sales, and quality systems.
• Strong command of English is required, as the role involves collaboration with international teams, stakeholders, and buyers
• Commercial mindset and negotiation skills with a clear focus on financial sustainability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in resource-constrained environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
How To Apply
Submit your application, updated CV and supporting credentials via email: apply@lonadd.com
Fields Of Study
Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
Business Administration
Skills Required
business management principles
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