General Manager

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for will providing overall leadership towards the achievement of the Company’s mission, vision, and goals. He/She will also offer guidance in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Coordinating, Controlling and Supervising the overall activities of the Plant.

Major Duties and Responsibilities / Key Deliverables

• Develop annual business plans for the Company that successfully deliver results and meet the strategic objectives of the Company.
• Develop Organizational KPIs for each function that support the strategic direction set by the board and ensure they correlate with the set annual budgets.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to all functions of the Company; effectively coordinating the various departments to ensure the maintenance of quality and quantity control.
• Lead a systematic approach to execution of strategies and techniques across all functions of the Plant, in line with the Company’s approved Strategic and Operational plan.
• Ensure the company consistently presents a credible and positive image to its stakeholders and the general public.
• Allocate Budget Resources and direct the Company’s business growth to ensure an increase in the Company’s market share and revenue.
• Keep Board of Directors fully informed on the Organization’s Financial health and critical factors influencing the Company
• Understand and manage the risks across various functions of the business, develop and implement plans to mitigate the risk for a smooth process.
• Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Board of Directors and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement
• Keep Executive Management abreast with adequate information on industry standards and changes in technologies.
• Conduct in-depth studies to develop new products and enhance the existing ones to grow the market and meet the needs and expectations of the company and its customers.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with health and safety protocols
• Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.
• Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture
• Drive excellence and ensure the ongoing smooth operation of factory through employee and industrial relations
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives per Company guidelines.
• Ensure succession plans and development – coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including the development of specific training.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• At least 10 years’ experience within an FMCG operation with considerable experience in management.

• A strong manager with a proven track record in delivering production targets and efficiencies. Financial and Production knowledge in high production facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and get results through others.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities at a strategic and functional level.
• Must be familiar with current trends, practices and metrics
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to network, build and maintain relationships
• Financial planning, Process improvement, Decision making, Strategic planning, Quality management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors’ degree from a well recognized University in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• MBA in a business-related Field
• ISO Certification (22000 or 9001:2000) and implementation experience (Desirable)