About usEcoPlanet Bamboo is leading the commercialization of bamboo as a sustainable, deforestation-free, climate friendly, alternative fibre for some of the world's largest industries. We are a triple bottom line company putting equal emphasis on people, planet and profit, and building a team that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and passionate about driving sustainable development and long-term positive impact through business.Our operations are expanding with carbon financed bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda and the Philippines. Our projects apply our successful model of landscape restoration, providing a solution to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.In Ghana, EcoPlanet Bamboo is restoring the North Bandai and Bandai Hills Forest Reserves outside Asante Akyem Agogo in the Ashanti Region, where over 11,000 hectares are being reforested with bamboo and native trees, and key conservation areas protected.The roleWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of EcoPlanet Bamboo’s Annual Planting and Operations Plan across all plantation blocks.This is a field‑dominant leadership role requiring rigorous operational discipline, strong in‑field presence, and consistent application of the POLC management framework (Planning, Organising, Leading, Control) to drive productivity, quality, safety, and compliance across all operations.The role is HQ‑based, with a minimum of three days per week in the field, rotating across all active blocks, and daily morning check‑ins with Field Managers. You will manage 4–6 Field Managers and work closely with contractors, nursery teams, and corporate support functions.Key responsibilitiesOperational planning &amp; execution·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Translate the Annual Planting &amp; Operations Plan into clear daily, weekly, and monthly execution plans·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and distribute weekly work plans with defined daily targets by activity, compartment, and crew·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure proactive availability of tools, plants, fertiliser, water, equipment, machinery, and vehicles·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set and enforce quantitative productivity targets and quality standards·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Optimise labour planning across direct staff, seasonal labour, and contractorsField management, quality control &amp; compliance·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain a strong in‑field presence to enforce SOP, EHS, silvicultural, environmental, and FSC standards·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct structured, randomised compartment‑level audits across all blocks·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Review cross‑block performance weekly and implement corrective action where required·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enforce consequence management for repeated non‑compliance, poor quality, or safety violations·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor contractor performance and stand down or restructure teams where standards are not metTeam &amp; contractor management·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee performance, coordination, and development of Field Managers and contractors·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Address sub‑standard performance, behavioural issues, and disciplinary matters in partnership with Field Managers·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOP ownership &amp; continuous improvement·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Translate SOPs into daily operational discipline in the field·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead SOP improvement cycles based on audits, operational challenges, and lessons learned·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure version control, training, and consistent implementation across all blocksNursery &amp; planting material oversight·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee plant production, quality, age‑class suitability, and delivery schedules prior to planting acceptanceReporting, records &amp; fire management·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide weekly operational performance reports to the General Manager and Corporate Team·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure accurate and timely operational, EHS, equipment, fire, and spatial reporting·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure fire preparedness plans are in place and participate in fire standby during fire season·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead accurate fire reporting, investigation, and root‑cause analysisWhat you bringTechnical &amp; operational·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong silviculture and plantation operations expertise·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Workforce and resource planning capability, with disciplined execution·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contractor performance management and SOP/EHS enforcement·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Data‑driven decision‑making and spatial/compartment data understandingLeadership·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assertive, fair, and highly accountable leadership style·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to mentor and coach Field Managers in structured management behaviour·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong in‑field presence with disciplined operational follow‑throughExperience &amp; qualifications·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8–10+ years’ operational experience in commercial forestry, agriculture, or plantation environments·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience managing large workforces (direct and contractor)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong understanding of planting operations, chemical application, and fire management·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid Excel and software capability to manage multiple parallel projects·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Training in Health &amp; Safety, Fire Protection, FSC‑compliant Herbicide Use, and Supervisory Management is advantageousWorking conditions·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HQ‑based with significant scheduled field time (minimum three days per week)·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Outdoor work in varied and sometimes challenging terrain·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fire standby duties during fire season·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occasional weekend or public holiday work where operational need requiresIf you are a hands‑on operations leader with the discipline, presence, and experience to deliver complex plantation operations at scale, send your CV and one page cover letter that highlights your fit for the role to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:abolo@ecoplanetbamboo.com">abolo@ecoplanetbamboo.com</a>.

EcoPlanet Bamboo is leading the commercialization of bamboo as a sustainable, deforestation-free, climate friendly, alternative fibre for some of the world's largest industries. We are a triple bottom line company putting equal emphasis on people, planet and profit, and building a team that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and passionate about driving sustainable development and long-term positive impact through business.Our operations are expanding with carbon financed bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda and the Philippines. Our projects apply our successful model of landscape restoration, providing a solution to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.

Operations Manager

About usEcoPlanet Bamboo is leading the commercialization of bamboo as a sustainable, deforestation-free, climate friendly, alternative fibre for some of the world's largest industries. We are a triple bottom line company putting equal emphasis on people, planet and profit, and building a team that is collaborative, entrepreneurial and passionate about driving sustainable development and long-term positive impact through business.Our operations are expanding with carbon financed bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana, Rwanda and the Philippines. Our projects apply our successful model of landscape restoration, providing a solution to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.In Ghana, EcoPlanet Bamboo is restoring the North Bandai and Bandai Hills Forest Reserves outside Asante Akyem Agogo in the Ashanti Region, where over 11,000 hectares are being reforested with bamboo and native trees, and key conservation areas protected.The roleWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of EcoPlanet Bamboo’s Annual Planting and Operations Plan across all plantation blocks.This is a field‑dominant leadership role requiring rigorous operational discipline, strong in‑field presence, and consistent application of the POLC management framework (Planning, Organising, Leading, Control) to drive productivity, quality, safety, and compliance across all operations.The role is HQ‑based, with a minimum of three days per week in the field, rotating across all active blocks, and daily morning check‑ins with Field Managers. You will manage 4–6 Field Managers and work closely with contractors, nursery teams, and corporate support functions.Key responsibilitiesOperational planning &amp; execution·       Translate the Annual Planting &amp; Operations Plan into clear daily, weekly, and monthly execution plans·       Develop and distribute weekly work plans with defined daily targets by activity, compartment, and crew·       Ensure proactive availability of tools, plants, fertiliser, water, equipment, machinery, and vehicles·       Set and enforce quantitative productivity targets and quality standards·       Optimise labour planning across direct staff, seasonal labour, and contractorsField management, quality control &amp; compliance·       Maintain a strong in‑field presence to enforce SOP, EHS, silvicultural, environmental, and FSC standards·       Conduct structured, randomised compartment‑level audits across all blocks·       Review cross‑block performance weekly and implement corrective action where required·       Enforce consequence management for repeated non‑compliance, poor quality, or safety violations·       Monitor contractor performance and stand down or restructure teams where standards are not metTeam &amp; contractor management·       Oversee performance, coordination, and development of Field Managers and contractors·       Address sub‑standard performance, behavioural issues, and disciplinary matters in partnership with Field Managers·       SOP ownership &amp; continuous improvement·       Translate SOPs into daily operational discipline in the field·       Lead SOP improvement cycles based on audits, operational challenges, and lessons learned·       Ensure version control, training, and consistent implementation across all blocksNursery &amp; planting material oversight·       Oversee plant production, quality, age‑class suitability, and delivery schedules prior to planting acceptanceReporting, records &amp; fire management·       Provide weekly operational performance reports to the General Manager and Corporate Team·       Ensure accurate and timely operational, EHS, equipment, fire, and spatial reporting·       Ensure fire preparedness plans are in place and participate in fire standby during fire season·       Lead accurate fire reporting, investigation, and root‑cause analysisWhat you bringTechnical &amp; operational·       Strong silviculture and plantation operations expertise·       Workforce and resource planning capability, with disciplined execution·       Contractor performance management and SOP/EHS enforcement·       Data‑driven decision‑making and spatial/compartment data understandingLeadership·       Assertive, fair, and highly accountable leadership style·       Ability to mentor and coach Field Managers in structured management behaviour·       Strong in‑field presence with disciplined operational follow‑throughExperience &amp; qualifications·       Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field·       8–10+ years’ operational experience in commercial forestry, agriculture, or plantation environments·       Proven experience managing large workforces (direct and contractor)·       Strong understanding of planting operations, chemical application, and fire management·       Solid Excel and software capability to manage multiple parallel projects·       Training in Health &amp; Safety, Fire Protection, FSC‑compliant Herbicide Use, and Supervisory Management is advantageousWorking conditions·       HQ‑based with significant scheduled field time (minimum three days per week)·       Outdoor work in varied and sometimes challenging terrain·       Fire standby duties during fire season·       Occasional weekend or public holiday work where operational need requiresIf you are a hands‑on operations leader with the discipline, presence, and experience to deliver complex plantation operations at scale, send your CV and one page cover letter that highlights your fit for the role to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:abolo@ecoplanetbamboo.com">abolo@ecoplanetbamboo.com</a>.

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