General Manager at Pause Factory

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Responsibilities and Duties
Here is an outline of the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to:

• Provide leadership and vision by assisting the board and staff with the development of long-range and annual plans, with evaluation and reporting of progress on strategies.
• Formulate and execute the company’s strategic plan;
• Set and achieve key performance targets for sales, delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance;
• Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement.
• Formulate performance measures, parameters, and targets, in line with the business objectives.
• Planning, directing and coordinating activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and get results through others.
• Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events, demonstrations, and other related activities.
• Meeting regularly with the company Directors to provide feedback on branch & staff performance and to take direction.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following;

• Degree education in any related discipline
• An outstanding career with proven leadership experience within FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG /Construction industry and experience in high volume manufacturing practices.
• Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing information systems, and state-of-the-art supply chain practices.
• Strong leadership skills with expertise in talent development and performance management.
• The ability to identify, select and develop critical talent is essential.
• Must be familiar with current trends, practices, and metrics.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in a similar role

Skills/Competence:

• Knowledge of the industry rules and regulations.
• High level of Professionalism.
• Ability to manage people.
• Organized, meticulous, and confident.
• Result Driven Attitude.
• Good marketing knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent business acumen and financial skills.
• Good Networking skills.
• Written and Oral Communication.
• Human Resource Management.
• Attention to details
• Conflict resolution skills