General Manager at HRLeverage Africa

Industry: Recycling / Manufacturing

Job Description

• We are in need of a highly experienced General Manager who will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the company particularly its operations to achieve its business goals

Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the company includes but is not limited to the following:

• Provide overall coordination of the entire business operations, including but not limited to purchase of raw materials, inventory management and stock control, production process, quality control, process and cost optimization of the production process.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations to achieve corporate goals.
• Develop and implement business plan for profitability.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing program and recommend improvements.
• Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity.
• Generate business, cost and employee reports to management.
• Schedule regular team meetings to discuss about business updates, issues and recommendations.
• Respond to employee concerns in timely manner.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees in their assigned job duties.
• Determine staffing requirements and ensure that office positions are filled promptly.

Requirements

• B.Sc degree / HND in a related field.
• 10 years of experience as a General Manager in a manufacturing company.
• Must be experienced in handling and reporting operational information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP Software etc
• Extensive experience running a Recycling Plant or other production plants
• Understanding of Operational processes, quality controls and cost control in a production plant.
• Understanding of OSHAS and Enviromental Management Systems.
• Ability to manage time and to prioritize work effectively
• Strong analytical skills to Initiate and develop practices, analyze, and identify the best solution
• Strong negotiating and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of SAP ERP System.
• Should have good Leadership skills and be able to manage a team of operations and production staff.