About Ranchers Finest Ranchers Finest is one of Uganda's leading meat processing and distribution companies, supplying premium beef, pork, poultry, and goat/mutton products across wholesale, retail, and distributor channels. We are at an inflection point — scaling production capacity, tightening our operational model, and building the infrastructure to compete at a higher level. We are not looking for a manager. We are looking for a builder. The Opportunity This is not a caretaker role. As General Manager of Operations, you will step in as the operational heartbeat of Ranchers Finest — owning everything from the processing floor to supply chain execution and financial performance. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Founder & Chairman to turn strategy into results, make difficult calls with incomplete information, and leave a visible mark on how this business runs. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, take pride in building systems from the ground up, and want genuine ownership over outcomes — this role was designed for you. Key Responsibilities Operations & Production Management Oversee all meat processing operations across beef, pork, poultry, and goat/mutton product lines, ensuring quality, yield, and throughput targets are consistently met. Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, cold chain management, food safety compliance, and operational cost control. Manage and optimize plant utilization, maintenance schedules, and equipment performance. Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Design and manage an end-to-end supply chain — from livestock sourcing and raw material procurement through processing, cold chain logistics, and final delivery — with relentless focus on reliability, cost, and quality. Build and strengthen relationships with farmers, livestock traders, input suppliers, and third-party logistics providers across Uganda. Identify and close supply chain vulnerabilities; develop contingency sourcing strategies to protect production continuity. Drive logistics efficiency including route optimization, fleet management, and cold chain integrity from plant to customer. Financial Performance & Cost Control Own the operational P&L end-to-end — drive EBITDA through disciplined cost management, margin improvement, and smart allocation of resources across all product lines. Establish rigorous operational budgeting processes and hold department heads accountable to financial targets. Work closely with Finance to produce accurate monthly performance reporting, variance analysis, and forward-looking operational forecasts. Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives — from yield improvement and waste reduction to procurement savings and overhead rationalization — without compromising quality or safety. Provide the Founder & Chairman with clear, data-driven insights to support capital investment decisions and growth planning. People & Organizational Leadership Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of department heads and operational staff. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization. Build organizational capacity and talent pipelines in line with the company's growth ambitions. Required profile for job ad : General Manager of Operations - Kampala Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. Minimum 8–12 years of progressive operational leadership, ideally within meat processing, FMCG, agri-business, or food manufacturing. Proven track record of owning an operational P&L, managing large multi-functional teams, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Experience operating in East Africa or sub-Saharan African markets is highly desirable. Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret management accounts, build business cases, and drive cost discipline. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, resource-constrained setting. What We Offer Real ownership — a role where your decisions shape outcomes, not just influence them. A seat at the table with the Founder & Chairman, with genuine influence over company direction. Competitive compensation package benchmarked to the seniority of this role in the Ugandan market. The opportunity to build something lasting — systems, teams, and a business that endures.
