JoJo Joseph

Results-driven Global Operations Executive with over 15 years of visionary leadership experience directing large-scale, multi-site industrial operations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Recognized for spearheading multi-million dollar Greenfield plant developments from inception to peak profitability, maximizing material yield, and driving sustainable EBITDA growth. Strategic leader expert in leveraging ERP ecosystems, predictive analytics, and strict international sustainability frameworks to optimize supply chains and protect high-value capital investments.

Career Goal: General management or contract management role in a major industrial group or high-growth company, with focus on international operations, strategic development, and P&L responsibility

General Manager (Multi-Site Operations) at GREENLAND TIMBER LTD. (2021-03 – Present)

• Scale: Managed multi-site sawmill operations and regional sourcing exporting 1,500 CBM monthly; controlled a $7M annual operational budget.
• Greenfield Delivery: Directed the construction and mechanical installation of the processing plant within stipulated timelines and budget constraints.
• Operational & Sourcing Oversight: Spearheaded end-to-end processing across multiple international sites while ensuring 100% compliance with strict forestry regulations.
• Market Expansion: Formulated international sales and marketing strategies, successfully expanding the global export buyer portfolio and local market share.
• Yield & Tech Integration: Implemented advanced wood processing protocols to significantly reduce fiber loss while synchronizing supply chain metrics via ERP ecosystems.

Senior Manager – Operations & Supply Chain at AMROSE INTERNATIONAL (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Scale: Oversaw a remote 100,000-hectare forest concession with a $20M yearly turnover, 600 employees, and 2,500 CBM monthly output.
• End-to-End Supply Chain: Managed the full industrial cycle from forest extraction to FOB shipping, including first/second wood transformation and maritime transit.
• Project Delivery & Savings: Commissioned an advanced sawmill facility under budget for $2.5M, utilizing only 70% of the allocated capital funds.
• Financial Accountability: Formulated and monitored annual corporate budgets and KPIs for logging, sawmilling, and high-volume export operations.
• Log Yard Logistics: Controlled a 25,000 m³ capacity log yard, managing species-specific inventory systems and export customs processing.

Manager – Sourcing & Quality Control (Global) at KINGDOM RESOURCES (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Scale: Directed international procurement operations sourcing 5,000 CBM of premium wood products.
• Global Procurement: Led wood product sourcing initiatives across China, India, and Africa to service highly competitive Middle Eastern and Western markets.
• Strategic Alignment: Developed procurement strategies and budgets tailored exactly to buyer specifications and strict quality benchmarks.
• Vendor Auditing: Conducted regular on-site manufacturing inspections and vendor performance assessments to guarantee international packing protocol adherence.

Quality Manager (All Wood Products) at SAMARTEX TIMBER & PLYWOOD COMPANY LTD. (2013-01 – 2015-12)

West Africa's biggest wood industry; 2,000 employees specializing in plywood, veneer, sawn wood, molding & EGLP.

• HSEQ Framework Development: Designed and launched an advanced production testing matrix, achieving 100% compliance with international standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Waste Mitigation & Process SOPs: Tracked and mitigated industrial non-conformities across production lines; authored end-to-end SOPs from log yard reception to final finishing.
• Yield Milestones: Eliminated delamination defects in premium lines (Edge-Glued Panels & Window Scantlings), safeguarding crucial market access to European and American regions.

Operations Manager (Sawmill, Plywood & Veneer) at WIN & WIN INTERNATIONAL (2009-01 – 2013-12)

• Operational Turnaround: Restructured floor layouts and workflows, slashing overall production costs by 40% and returning the business unit to profitability within 6 months.
• Facility Expansion: Managed technical engineering expansion projects to scale manufacturing output with zero downtime or active plant disruptions.

Post Graduate Diploma in Wood Technology – Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST), Bangalore (2005)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Zoology – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2002)