Job Title: General Manager
Hiring Organization: Corporate Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/16/2024
Gross
Salary: 230-250k,
Reports To: C.E.O,
Location:
Nanyuki,
Our
client is an exporter and distributor of fresh vegetables, fruits and
horticultural crops from Kenya. They are looking to hire a General Manager who
will direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of
the organization by policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief
Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. He or she will lead and direct
the Sales & Marketing, Operations (warehouse and field), and Logistics and
have oversight on other departments. Additionally, he or she will assist the
CEO in the development of organization policies and goals that cover
operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth of the functions
and/or business units.
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs
all the physical operations of the company. These activities include but are
not limited to; trucks and logistics follow-up, pick-up, and delivery of
produce from farmers lead distribution team to the market as directed by sales,
time management on handling the product, and all related works.
Participates
in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and
budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives. Recommends their
adoption to the Chief Executive Officer.
Directs
the development and installation of procedures and controls (SOPs), to promote
communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management
control and direction of the enterprise.
Develops
and establishes operating policies consistent with the CEO’s broad policies and
objectives and insures their adequate execution. Appraises and evaluates the
results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and reports these
results to the CEO
Directs
the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies
throughout the organization, including compensation policies and employee
benefit plans.
Ensures
that the interests and welfare of employees as individuals are preserved and
protected.
Oversee,
direct, and organize the work of the operations teams.
Oversee
the creation and implementation of occupational health and safety standards
within the workplace.
Promote a
culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and
a commitment to quality.
Ensure
staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
Lead
employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
Design
and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
Assist
CEO in fundraising ventures.
Write and
submit reports to the CEO on all matters of importance.
Participate
in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.)
Implement
changes and proposed plans.
Engage in
media obligations and public relations.
Setting
precedence for the working culture and environment
Ensure
their employees complete all their assignments efficiently;
Hiring
staff, sticking to a budget
Following
marketing strategies
Oversee
day-to-day operations
Design
strategy and set goals for growth
Maintain
budgets and optimize expenses
Ensure
employees work productively and develop professionally
Oversee
recruitment and training of new employees
Evaluate
and improve operations and financial performance
Provide
solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business
to competitors), etc.
Requirement
and Qualifications
Degree in
Business or relevant field (MSc/MA is a plus)
At least
7 years of experience in managing a team, managing multiple operational
functions.
Experience
in horticulture or agribusiness will be an added advantage
Experience
in planning and budgeting;
Knowledge
of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.);
Excellent
communication skills;
Outstanding
organizational and leadership skills;
Problem-solving
aptitude;
Industry
knowledge.
Business
planning, Integrity, People-Orientated & Financial Administration;
General
Management Stakeholder Engagement & Analytical Skills;
Strategic
Leadership; Team Player; Detailed Orientated;
Good
decision maker; Emotional and Cultural Intelligence;
Deductive
and Interpretive Reasoning;
Able to
travel
Clean
disciplinary and no criminal record.
Valid
Driving License
The
candidate must be willing to travel
How to
Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (General
Manager-Horticulture) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
by 20th May 2024.
