FMCG Manufacturer General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

FMCG Manufacturer General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 27, 2015 Job Description
Our client is a market leader in the Manufacturing industry in FMCG located in Nairobi and is looking to fill a newly created position of a General Manager.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Board of Directors, The ideal candidate will directly supervise, manage and direct Six (6) business units and their heads of department – Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, HR & Procurement), in a manner that ensures that the company meets set performance objectives on an on-going basis, shareholder value is maximised and business operations remain profitable.Main Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing appropriate sales, production & HR strategies, plans & control systems.
Preparing & implementing financial budgets in line with company strategy.
Ensuring quality & cost effective utilization of machines, materials & staff & workers.
Maintaining required health & safety standards in line with statutory regulations.
Forecasting , preparing and procuring required resources.
Handling transport logistics.
Monitoring KPIs and maintaining data collection system to provide regular feedback.
Presentation of monthly Management Information Reports to Directors.
Setting short/medium term objectives for all departments & conducting appraisals.
Ensuring full productivity of every member of the Organisation.
Conducting training sessions to continuously develop the employees of the organisation.
Be involved in recruitment of new Team members.
Initiating & implementing TQM/TPM ;HACCP and other relevant techniques for improvement of Operations.
Initiating & implementing ISO certification.
Steering research programs for new products /projects/ methods.
Education Experience / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A Kenyan National or Expatriate with vast Kenyan experience.
BSc degree in Engineering & MBA from a recognised University.
5 years relevant experience in a large/multinational company in manufacturing or food processing industry.
Thorough knowledge of Operating activities of Food processing.
Sound technical abilities in manufacturing processes.
Over $11 M Direct Turnover experience.
Ability to manage people with a keen eye on Costs & Quality.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Outlook (esp. Task management).
Ability to grow new and existing markets and maintain the market share.
Willing to take on challenges with the ability to train.
Good people management skills, Good communication skills, verbal & written.
Aggressive, but diplomatic, Task & Solution oriented.
How to Apply
If your background and qualifications match the required profile, please send your detailed CV, clearly showing examples of relevant experience, with the subject “General Manager” to andrew@rtsgp.com by 12th March 2015.
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted