General Manager at Bradfield Consulting

Category: Business Development, Engineering

Career Level: Managerial Level (Manager, Supervisor)

REPORTING LINE: Board of Directors, Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, controls and supervises activities of the factory in an integrated and efficient manner. Optimizes production processes by reducing waste and production time and improving labor efficiency.

• Devises methodologies to collect pertinent and up-to-date information from all sections of the factory about the quality and efficiency of operations.
• Analyses data on the efficiency of the factory, using appropriate models and statistical approaches and provides timely report to senior management.
• Conducts in-depth studies to develop and enhance the product to meet the needs and expectations of company and customer.
• Provides daily (weekly) confirmation report to the Management about performance of the business.
• Supervises the quality of raw materials and packaging materials in all shifts to ensure they are defect-free upon reception, during storage and handling and ensures production capacity utilization will not be affected by use of poor or damaged raw materials and/or packaging materials.
• Completes production plan by: scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing set assignments, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Prepares shift schedule to include work station assignments/rotations, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
• Trains and coaches production line employees; conducts employee performance reviews.
• Operates within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

·         Liaising with customers, suppliers and contractors, providing them with accurate information

·         Liaising with stakeholders in order to ensure that organisational deliverables are constantly met.

·         Ensuring the departmental target is met, exceeded and managing expectations where necessary

• Prepares reports on the achievements, challenges and problems encountered with recommended solutions.

DELIVERABLES

• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the operational standards striving for Zero accidents through continuous coaching on safety behaviors.
• Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets. Focus on material availability, finished goods quality, and on time delivery through optimal resource allocation
• Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture.
• Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks.
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and team in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including development of specific training.
• Ensure ongoing smooth operation of factory through employee and industrial relations

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Business Management, an MBA will be an added advantage
• Work Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience out of which at least two (2) years in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
• Previous experience working in FMCG sector required
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams.
• Stress resilient and flexible