General Manager

Job Description : GM UAE A highly talented GM / Director for a prominent concrete product manufacturer based in Dubai. The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience in a GM / Director capacity within the cement industry in the GCC with excellent commercial, operational and business acumen. Role Summary: The Director is responsible for recommendation of overall business strategy, technical standards of business and its profitable growth. The direction and performance of the company also comes under the remit of the Director . Key Responsibilities: · Monitor operations and report on performance against budget. · Manage and control company expenditure within the BU ensuring they remain within agreed budget limits. · Plan, develop and implement strategy of BU development. · Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of company performance. · Monitor, measure and report on company plans and achievements within agreed format and time frames. · Deal with day to day administration of BU and issues relating to employees in conjunction with Human Resources. · Direct and coordinate company budget activities to fund activities, maximize investment and increase efficiency. · Assist with the development of suitable strategies for the profitable development of the business. · Direct and coordinate activities of business operations, concerned with production, pricing, sales and distribution of product. · Production planning – ensure quality and quantity of produces made to deadlines and company standards. · Develop efficient methods of production to increase capability and efficiency. · Manage employees accordingly ensuring effective use of manpower. · Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire and train new employees or over see those personnel processes. · Establish and implement policies & procedures, goals, objectives, technical standards, conferring with board members, managers, and employees where necessary. · Review and prepare contracts and tenders where necessary. · To be proactive and aware of new business opportunities in the market place. · To carry out other related duties as requested by management. Essential Criteria: · 10+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment with at least 3 in the GCC · 5+ years of senior level leadership experience with cement / concrete products · A technical degree supported by an MBA is highly desired · Strong working knowledge within industrial and manufacturing environments · Strategic agility, professional integrity, excellent business acumen and a high standard of ethics and values · Excellent relationship building skills · Flexibility to travel within the scope of the role

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