Tanga Fresh Limited (“TFL”) is a leading dairy company processing Milk and milk Products with national coverage across Tanzania. 
 
Job Overview: 
Tanga Fresh Limited is seeking an experienced CEO to manage the day-to-day operational activities, and lead teams to achieve industrial budget in cost and time-effective manners, with a strong approach of exploring and capturing new business opportunities with high profit margins in Tanzania.
 
The right candidate must be ready to build and model a great company culture, provide inspired leadership, establish a great working relationship with the board of directors, help develop the business to ensure that the risks are suitably managed, and set a course for company capital strategy and concepts, in line with TFL’s values:
 
1. Respect for all: treatment with utmost respect and dignity.

2.Integrity and accountability: honesty and accountability.

3.Innovation & Creativity: placing consumers at the heart of everything it creates.

4.Professionalism: provide a safe and nurturing workplace for its people, work as a team with open and dignified communications.

5. Quality: an uncompromising commitment to quality.

6. Commitment: excellence in everything done, commitment to its employees, farmers and customers’ partnership for long-term business results.

7.Compliance with the law: strive at all times to abide by the laws of the land that impact and are relevant to the business.

8.Support community and natural environment: promote local communities to help strengthen relationships for all key stakeholders for a better sustainable future.
 
 

 Duties & Responsibilities:

1.Strategic Leadership: 
   
 . Develop and articulate the company’s vision, mission, and overall strategic direction.
·  Lead the development and execution of strategic plans to achieve TFL’s goals and objectives.
· Make strategic decisions that align with the company’s long-term growth and sustainability. 
 
2.Executive Team Leadership:

· Build and lead an effective executive team, delegating responsibilities and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. 
. Provide guidance and support to the leadership team in implementing TFL’s strategies and initiatives.
 
3.Financial Management: 

·Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting.
·Ensure financial sustainability by managing costs, optimizing resources, and maximizing revenue opportunities.
·Report financial performance to the board of directors. 
 
4.Operational Oversight:

·Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the company.
. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement. 
 
5. Product Development and Quality Assurance: 

·Oversee the development, production, and quality assurance of dairy products.
·Ensure that products meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements. 
 
6.Market Positioning and Sales: 

·Lead efforts to position the company competitively in the market.
·Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue.
 
7.Stakeholder Relations:
 
·Have a positive relationship with Dairy Co-operatives. 
·Cultivate positive relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, farmers, and the local community.
·Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and other public forums. 
 
8.Risk Management: 

·Identify and assess potential risks to the business.
·Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats to the company’s success. 
 
9.Corporate Governance and Compliance: 

.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
. Uphold high standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct. 
 
10. Innovation and Technology Adoption: 
·Foster a culture of innovation within TFL.
·Explore and adopt new technologies and practices to enhance operational efficiency and product development. 
 
11.Employee Engagement and Development: 

·Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 
·Support the professional development of employees and provide leadership and mentorship. 
.Motivate a high-performance, innovative & results-driven work force.
 
12. Communication and Reporting:

·Communicate regularly with the board of directors, keep them informed of key developments, challenges, and opportunities. 
· Provide clear and transparent communication to employees and stakeholders
 

 ·Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, or Engineering is a preference.

· A master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field is a plus.
 
· At least 3 years’ experience in the Dairy Production Industry.

·Minimum 5 years of proven management experience with people management skills in a medium to large size organization.

·Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.

· Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

·Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment. 

·Working knowledge of finance.

·Superior leadership skills, with a focus on employee coaching and development.

·Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.

·Experience with corporate governance.

·Proven negotiation skills.

· Excellent in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).