Forestry Operations Manager
Bukaleba and Kachung, Uganda * Full-time
Busoga Forestry Company (BFC)
Category: OPERATIONS
Total Positions:
Location: Bukaleba and Kachung, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for Company’s plantations and ensuring all activities are performed in a proficient manner according to the APO, based on company standards.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Company’s EHS obligations and targets in the plantation and to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere.
• Ensure existence of cordial relations with all company stakeholders including but not limited to: communities, Interest groups and individual residents by providing technical support to Community Relations Officer.
• Initiate business development initiatives together with the Sales and Marketing team to enhance the marketability and profitability of forest products.
• Attending to customer service requirements and resolving any related complex issues. And maintaining a positive corporate image by ensuring prompt and accurate feedback on both internal and external inquiries.
• Collaborate with Plantation Managers to generate monthly works orders according to the APO as well as participate in the inspection of completed works and sign off procedures.
• Implement and coordinate the company’s Integrated Fire Management Plan (IFMP).
• Recruit and manage contractors within the forestry department and monitor their performance.
• Plan, co-ordinate, schedule, evaluate and supervise plantation and harvesting staff. Meet with Managers and supervisors to design and implement effective and efficient work plans for direct reports.
• Ensure that Forestry staff maintain accurate production and chemical usage data for capture into micro forest.
• Liaising with forest security teams and companies to address all reported security issues in the Forest
• Compile reports as required and directed by the Country Manager monthly.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the management.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Leadership skills
• Analytical
• Thorough
• Detail Oriented
• Effective Communication Skills
• Results Oriented
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be sent to hruganda@greenresources.no
Deadline: Expired
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