Forestry Operations Manager

at Busoga Forestry Company Ltd
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted May 17, 2025
Category Management
Operations
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Company Overview:

BFC manages ~6,500 hectares of Pine and Eucalyptus plantations, a sawmill, and a treatment plant, supplying forest products and biomass to local industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Leadership: Oversee forest operations and stakeholder relations for sustainable forest management.
  2. Operational Excellence: Ensure adherence to Annual Plan of Operations (APO) and company standards.
  3. EHS Compliance: Implement Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) targets.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain relations with communities, interest groups, and residents.
  5. Business Development: Collaborate with Sales/Marketing to enhance product profitability.
  6. Customer Service: Resolve complex issues and maintain corporate image.
  7. Fire Management: Execute the Integrated Fire Management Plan (IFMP).
  8. Contractor & Staff Management: Recruit contractors, supervise staff, and design work plans.
  9. Data & Reporting: Ensure accurate production/chemical usage records and submit monthly reports.
  10. Security Coordination: Address forest security issues with relevant teams.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and results-driven approach.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry.
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