General Manager, Manufacturing at Walk In Solutions

Reporting to: Managing Director

Purpose

• The General Manager, Manufacturing will be responsible and accountable for all line and staff activities within assigned area required for effective manufacturing, sales and distribution of company products.
• He/She will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Plant’s annual business plan.

Key Activities

• Control of all operational aspects including; revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, product development, health & safety, finance and compliance within assigned .
• Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Proactively monitor sales and distribution activities to ensure efficient and adequate supply of finished goods and optimum deployment of transportation to facilitate distribution to customers .
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labour and overhead costs versus budget .
• Ensure quality standards are maintained at all times and do not suffer in the quest for cost optimization.
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and  finance.
• Monitor materials usage at individual plants and ensure wastage and losses are minimal and not in excess of set standards.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of an effective preventive engineering maintenance schedule in line with budgeted costs.
• Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced transportation service in consistence with budgeted levels of costs.
• Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.
• Provide the strategic leadership, team spirit and the drive to ensure achievement of company objectives across all reporting activities.
• Identifies critical and long items and production needs to ensure they are delivered on time.
• Ensure all standard operating procedures are implemented and maintained throughout all production operations.
• Liaise with head of function to provide accurate financial data for making decisions .
• Co-ordinate preventive maintenance required in the factory.
• Oversee human resource activities at regional level.
• Be abreast of government regulations within the food and beverage industry. 

Educational Qualification & Expereince

• Minimum of 10-15years working experience in the Manufacturing space, with at least 3 years in a senior management position.
• A first Degree, either B.Sc./HND in Engineering or Environmental Sciences. A post graduate degree in a relevantfield will be an advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies

Job Specific Competencies:

• Effectiveness in managing production operation.
• Effectiveness in waste management.
• Timeliness in production starts up.
• Performance of Quality policies.
• Effective management of production equipment.

General Competencies:

• Commitment and ownership
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Trust
• Strong Leadership/Coaching skill
• Communication skill
• Collaborative skill
• Problem Solving and Decision Making skill
• Result Oriented
• Ability to take initiative.