Group Managing Director at Vodstra Limited

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to recruit a vibrant and dynamic Group Managing Director for its Group.
• The Group Managing Director (GMD) has the ultimate responsibility for the company’s performance and reports to the Chairman and Board
• He is responsible for growing the business, improving shareholder return whilst making a difference to society.

Leadership:

• Advises the Board
• Advocates / promotes organization and stakeholder change related to organization mission
• Supports motivation of employees in organization products/Services and operations

Decision Maker:

• Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the Board
• Decides or guides courses of action in operations by staff

Management:

• Oversee operations of the Group
• Implements plans
• Manages human resources of organization
• Manages financial and physical resources

Responsibilities

• Formulating and successfully implementing company policy.
• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company.
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board.
• Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the Chair of the board.
• Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by the management and other employees.
• Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets.
• Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the board of significant changes.
• Maintaining the operational performance of the company.
• Monitoring the actions of the functional board directors.
• Assuming full accountability to the board for all company operations.
• Representing the company to major customers and professional associations.
• Building and maintaining an effective executive team.
• Secondary Responsibilities of the Group Managing Director
• Creating a positive and motivating atmosphere in the company and providing better growth opportunities for the employees
• Encourages innovative ideas from the employees and implement them for the benefit of the company
• Plans attractive strategies to retain skilled, hardworking and fruitful employees making sure that they are satisfied with the company
• Attends meetings with the board of directors and discusses business issues with them
• Gives presentations and generates reports for the reference of the company and the directors

Qualification and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or other relevant disciplines
• MBA or other relevant Postgraduate qualification a plus
• At least 15 years professional experience
• Membership of a recognized professional institute such as chartered Institute of Logistics and transport etc.

Skills Required:

• Should encompass leadership qualities and should possess decision taking ability
• Enthusiastic and ability to create motivation amongst the employees
• Ready to take challenges and deal with difficult situations
• Should be willing to work for extended hours and possess expert management skills
• Should believe in team work and effectively interact with the clients and the employees
• Strong business development sense, goal-oriented and a good communicator