Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a dynamic and ambitious General Manager to help spearhead the design and implementation of company strategy, business plan and sales strategy. She/he will also be responsible for the company’s budget and implement cost containment measures.
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Provide leadership and vision by assisting the Managing
Director and staff with the development of long-term and annual plans, and with
the evaluation and reporting of progress on strategies
Monitor industry legislative developments, and
develop and implement strategic changes in order to maintain compliance and
maximize business performance;
Spearhead the development, implementation, and
maintaining budgetary and resource allocation plans
Spearheaded development, communication and
implementation of a company strategic plan designed to grow the business.
Ensure that the organization has the required
resources necessary to fulfill its mission and achieve key objectives
Provide the MDwith a clear and logical understanding
of business & people performance.
Ensure that annual budgets are prepared, complete
risk analysis on potential investments, and advise the Directors with regard to
investment risk and return
Oversee quality control throughout the company,
establishing goals for each department in partnership with the department heads
Ensure all business activities are appropriately
managed whilst maintaining key objectives and focus and mitigating adverse
outcomes
Ensure that the company is well-regarded by its key
stakeholders due to its professionalism, effectiveness, leadership and
achievements
Performance Management &
Process efficiency
Provide leadership and ensure the overall efficiency
and effectiveness of the organization
Set and achieve key performance targets for sales,
delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance;
Spearheaded highly efficient systems to formulate
performance measures, parameters and targets, in line with the business
objectives and agreed every year on performance review, with targets set for
the subsequent year.
Enforcing all policies, procedures, standards,
specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
Ensure efficient and effective processes are
followed throughout the company
Business Development & Management
Spearhead the development and implementation of the
annual sales and marketing strategic plan
Identify, create, and develop new market
opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business
proposal that secure new deals, contracts and long-term relationships
Timely update and present competitors’ activities
and provide market feed-back on new products, price changes, new launches, etc.
to the top management;
Communicate operational/sales results, activities,
etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing
improvement.
Ensure that appropriate and effective marketing
techniques, technologies and support services are developed and integrated into
marketing plans and programs.
Support and lead company products sales, growth and
continuous cost & quality improvements in the business
Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key
stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organizations, regulatory
bodies etc.
Manage, negotiate and renew any partnership
agreements with external vendors and suppliers and keep the MD informed on the
progress and outcome.
Talent Management
Ensure recruitment, onboarding, and training of
high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and
business plan objectives.
Coordinate the development of key performance goalsfor
functions and direct reports.
Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in a
way that is consistent with the company’s goals and financial-cost improvement
plans
Onboard and grow best talents and ensure they are
well trained
KPIs
Full Implementation of the company strategy,
business plan and sales strategy
Full implementation of the budget provisions cost containment
initiatives
Business profitability, business growth through
achieved targets and increased market share
Highly productive and motivated teams. Staff
retention
Full implementation of ISO and efficient business
system
Full business compliance
Timely submission of daily, weekly & Monthly
reports
Essential Skills, knowledge
& Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least 10 years of experience with 4 years in
senior management in a similar role (manufacturing environment)
Tenacious, forward-thinking and aggressive in
identifying new business opportunities.
Confident with a high level of initiative and good
interpersonal skills
Highly motivated
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements
stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a day –time
Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com
with General Manager-Manufacturing on the Subject line. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Candidates MUST indicate their
Current and Expected salaries
