Leaf Officer at British American Tobacco (BAT)

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

• To supervise extension services to achieve agreed company quantity, quality, and cost objectives

Key Accountabilities

Operations/ Professional/ Business

• Timely prepare crop plan for his/her area of operation, starting from farmer contracting to tobacco markets, Obtaining approval from line manager before execution.
• Timely prepare, obtain approval from the (Area Leaf Manager) ALM, implement, and continuously monitor a crop action plans to produce the agreed quality, quantity, and cost of tobacco leaf.
• Timely evaluate and communicate to the (Area Leaf Manager) progress on the approved action plan and leaf centre objectives to enable timely, effective, and efficient decision making.
• Provide professional technical guidance and assistance to the extension contractor and farmers to enable them to grow high quality and quantity of tobacco for maximum returns to the farmers
• Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place proactive mitigating measures to maintain competitive advantage.
• Disseminate as appropriate company policy on Growing Tobacco to farmers and the community for good corporate image.
• Implement, supervise and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies (EH&S, afforestation, SoBC, Procurement, General Standing Instructions, Fleet, IT, Accounting etc).

Management

• Effectively supervise loan issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimising risk of loan defaulting.
• Identify, evaluate and manage business risks within the supervision units' environment, implementing short- and long-term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from the (Area Leaf Manager).

Leadership

• Train, develop and motivate all staff to ensure optimal individual output.

Relationship

• Identify community development projects in the area in liaison with the local leadership, communicate the same and supervise the implementation of those approved.
• On a continuous basis manage employee welfare in the supervision unit.

Innovation

• Continuously evaluate current practices in supervision unit to identify and recommend possible areas of improvement.

Key Success Factors

• Process delivery in terms of:
• Volumes
• Crop estimates
• Quality
• Cost
• Loan recovery
• Ability to train, develop and motivate the direct reports to highest levels of performance.
• Minimise losses and damage to any company assets and stocks within this supervisory area.
• Foster conducive business environment by developing a positive working relationship with local leadership and provincial administration.
• Sustainability of tobacco curing materials e.g., wood fuel, briquettes
• Maintain good corporate image.
• Maintain high EHS standards

 Working Relationship

Internal:

• Established strong working relationship with middle and senior management as well as subordinates at all levels.
• Develop formal and informal contact with Leaf managers and other staff to enhance mutual understanding and positive working relationship.

External:

• Develop rapport with the external public such as farmers, provincial administration, local business fraternity and competing companies to harness goodwill required to meet company business objectives.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes