• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Grain Processing Innovation/ R&D Center


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Manufacturing 
  

Tasks

• Conceptualize, plan, execute and manage Buhler Application Center for Local Grains (maize, sorghum, millets, local wheat, fonio, soya, beans, etc.)


• Greenfield project: Bring idea of Buhler Grain Processing Innovation Center to reality and establish the knowledge and application hub for Local Grains in Kano, Nigeria.


• Full oversight of Buhler Grain Processing Innovation Center in project phase and afterwards in conceptual, technical, and financial/commercial aspects.


• Build partnerships and collaborations to drive innovation in Local Grains.


• Engage with local and international stakeholders, Foundations etc. on partnering and utilization of the center.


• Plan, conduct and analyse application tests in close collaboration with internal and external partners (new grains, new/simplified processes, new finished products)


• Develop, plan, market and execute professional and vocational training offerings.


• Promote Grain Innovation Center in the market and guarantee full utilization with trainings and application tests


• Drive sales of trial and training offerings.


• Sales support for Ancient African Grains milling solutions.


• Strict financial control of all related costs (e.g. project management, civil structures, labour, energy and operations)


• Work within the companies EHS policies and promote the same.


• Ensure excellent stock control and reconciliation within all aspects of the operation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in milling industry; working in multicultural environment is an advantage.


• Bachelor’s degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Engineering, or related field.


• Certificate from the Swiss Milling School or African Milling School or equivalent is an added advantage.


• Advanced NABIM qualification or above, HACCP and IPM trained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Grains and Food processing.


• Strong leadership and people development skills.


• Excellent knowledge of sales and relationship management.


• Strong sales conversations and contract negotiations skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Great multicultural understanding.


• Ability to work in a matrix organization.

Benefits

• International and successful company with sustainable prospects for the future.


• Wide technically and modern environment with interesting challenges.


• Professional environment with an open communication culture.


• Exciting development and training opportunities.


• Great and dynamic work environment.