Our client in the mining industry is seeking to recruit a highly talented and dynamic professional to fill in the following position based in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
General Manager
Reporting
to the Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and
implementing business development strategies, policies and procedures,
overseeing the company budget, increasing company profits and monitoring
general business by liaising with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders
to ensure set goals are achieved.
Key
Responsibilities
· Coordinating
meetings to ensure company policies, procedures, initiatives, communication and
directions are well communicated to and understood by company shareholders.
· Overseeing,
initiating and engaging in corporate community activities with corporate
clients to build strong corporate relations.
· Engaging with investors and senior team members in broader organizational strategy planning.
· Machinery
design and process modification in order to improve productivity, safety and
efficiency
· Managing
and planning staffing needs, overseeing talent development and succession
planning as well as conducting continuous trainings on technical skills.
· Establishing
an inventory control system to ensure inventory carrying costs are minimized
while all necessary equipment are always available.
· Maintaining
up-to-date information and knowledge on new developments in terminal operations
and maintenance requirements.
· Managing
client relationships by making consistent follow-ups on customer experience
feedback.
· Researching,
planning and implementing new target market initiatives.
Key
Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies
· Bachelor
of Science in Industrial/ Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or its equivalent
· Post
Graduate Degree / Masters in Business Administration/ Strategic Management or a
related field will be an added advantage.
· A
minimum of 10 years’ working experience, with at least 5 years in a senior
managerial role in a manufacturing environment.
· Knowledge
of budget preparation, basic financial-related matters and reporting against
financial objectives.
· Good
business acumen and attention to detail.
· Knowledge
of business processes and functions
· Ability
to effectively lead, coach and manage others in a professional environment
· Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
· Strategic
mindset and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Interested
candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs and academic
qualifications to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading GENERAL
MANAGER by Tuesday 14th February 2023 clearly indicating their current and
expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three
referees.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
