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  • Posted: Jul 21, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Hays' Specialist Recruitment business was founded as the Career Care Group in 1969 by former CEO Denis Waxman. This business was acquired by Hays plc in 1986, the Specialist Recruitment business forming part of the diversified larger Hays group. In March 2003, Hays announced that, following a strategic review, it intended to reposition itself as a pure-pl...
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    General Manager (West Africa Operations)

    Purpose 

    • To manage the strategic delivery of operational activities to ensure they consistently meet the needs of the commercial team across West Africa
    • You will be a member of the International Supply Chain and Africa Executive teams ensuring tactical and strategic delivery with regards to; 
    • Budget planning and delivery
    • Capability and capacity Development
    • Strategic Planning
    • Culture Development (PACE)
    • Supply Chain Excellence
    • Customer Service Excellence
    • Define the West African operational agenda and translate the business needs through existing capabilities and new projects
    • Lead operational resources within Africa to ensure capabilities are in place to move with PACE and deliver against the business strategy
    • Contribute to the development of the Supply Chain Global strategy/culture and drive Africa Supply Chain development aligned to this

    Areas of Responsibility:

    Manufacturing, Engineering, procurement, Compliance (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, business continuity), Projects, Supply Chain Excellence, Imported Goods, Route to market logistics and Customer Service

    Key accountabilities & deliverables

    • Leading the African team operational performance against all business KPI’s
    • Drive implementation Supply Chain Excellence tools and techniques
    • Continuously improve operating cost
    • Translate African Growth plans into CAPEX requirements and drive the implementation
    • Procurement strategy delivery sourcing stable, high quality and cost efficient direct and indirect materials and services using aligned to a Group Global procurement strategy
    • Making Customer Service an extreme focus for the African team
    • Compliance to local, UB and International standards
    • Driving factories to company Global Standards
    • Member of the of the Supply Chain executive ensuring best practice sharing and strategic alignment.
    • M& Operations leadership in Region

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Skills & Experience Required:

    • Operational/engineering leadership experience in a large FMCG environment, with experience in large capital project delivery. Experience in delivering large people change projects
    • Fully conversant with modern manufacturing methodologies and system planning, i.e. lean, Six Sigma. Track record of improving performance and effectiveness (OEE). Experience of working in a multicultural environment. Capex procurement. Supply relationship management with strong organisational and communication skills

    Qualifications Required

    • Degree or equivalent in Engineering/business. Project Management e.g. Prince 2 Lean/Six Sigma qualified. 10 years + experience in FMCG environment in developing countries

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