Summary: Our client is a group of companies that focuses on harnessing investment opportunities on local, regional and international levels. Over the years, the group has built an impressive investment portfolio in all major sectors of the economy within Kenya and the East African region.
We are currently hiring for a General Manager for one of the businesses that plays a leading role in processing and supplying key ingredients used in brewing, fruit juice processing, oil processing, paint industry, construction industry among others
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager will be responsible for Leading in the formulation and implementation of the company strategy while ensuring optimal utilization of company resources to ensure business growth and profitability in line with business objectives; this also includes providing leadership to factory/ production operations and people management.
Key Deliverables:Leading in the formulation and implementation of Company strategyEnsuring that business growth and profitability targets are achieved as plannedEnsuring good relationship between Management and employees for industrial harmonyEnsuring a safe and conducive working environment for all employees, clients and visitorsRepresenting the company in business related external assignments to achieve positive image networksEnsuring that annual budgets and financial plans are set and presented to the Board for approval and reviewLeading in the development and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety and health policies and procedures of companyOverseeing overall business budgets including monitoring departmental budgetsDeveloping, coaching, training, motivating and evaluating Senior Management staff to achieve highest levels of performanceIdentifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in managementDetermining & coordinating unit reporting and communication requirementsEnsuring the security of company assets and personnelEnsuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirement as well as good corporate governance practicesPromoting a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages high performance, and rewards productivityKey Deliverables of the PositionDevelopment and implementation of Company strategyAchievement of Company profitability and growth targetsCustomer satisfactionPositive Company imageComplianceA Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, an MBA will be an added advantageAt least 7 years management experience in FMCG sector, strong business driver and an entrepreneurStrong understanding and experience of factory/ production set upPossess entrepreneurial and business acumenMust possess excellent communication and presentation skillsStrategic thinker, self drive & innovativeHave exceptional coaching & mentoring skillsAbility to foster team spiritCustomer focusSend your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 21st November 2014
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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