Person Specification:
Key Attributes:
- Hold a pertinent university degree (A post graduate degree will be an added advantage).
- Experienced in general Operations management and Manufacturing
- At least 10 years of experience in overall operations function having held executive roles (at least 3 years) in recognized innovative organizations.
- Experience in a fast growth environment and a decentralized environment.
- Experience at working in a “performance based” environment in order to foster it within the team.
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Problem solving – Brings a problem solving mindset to any challenging situation.
- Strategy Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex strategic topics and specialized information.
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions in stressful situations.
- Agility – Ability to deal with shifting priorities and issues inherent to a fast growing organization.
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of business plans and strategies.
- Communication - Demonstrated skills in both written and oral presentations.
- Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to supervise and manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal negotiation skills.
- Possess the required skills and standing to serve on the Management Committee.
- Ability to efficiently interact with Board members.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Senior executive experience and presence.
- Superior organizational awareness.