Managing Director

Job Description : MD GUYANA Location: Georgetown, Guyana Reports To: Regional Vice President National Milling Company of Guyana is the largest grain milling company in Guyana in addition to being a manufacturer of consumer goods. The company is the proud producer of the following brands: Maid Marian, Thunderbolt and Life Flour. The Managing Director will oversee modern food processing operations located in Georgetown, Guyana. Responsibilities will include providing leadership to develop and grow the business, achieving profitability through implementation of a strategic plan based on cross-functional collaborative efforts, detailed analysis, and critical thought, creatively developing a strategic business plan for growth that will include annual and long-term goals, objectives, budgets, and targets with key performance indicators. Propose and execute strategic business plans. Lead key senior management in assisting with the development and achievement of their short term and long-range plans. Provide guidance on new product development, innovation, and other high-level, strategic commercial decisions. Review, promote, and support in implementation of new business projects and capital expenditures in a most efficient and timely manner. Oversee production and distribution sites to ensure efficiency, control, and income optimization. Manage and develop the management team for further opportunities and professional development including the development and execution of succession planning. Review and approve cost/profit center budgets. Oversee cost control and margin maximization. Review daily/weekly/monthly management reports. Proactively review and approve weekly/monthly financial reports; review income and cashflow projections. Ensure company is operating in a continuous improvement environment by encouraging new ideas, sharing best practices and emphasizing open communication. Proactively communicate with corporate management and government officials as necessary. Review inventory levels of raw material and other primary inputs in an efficient manner to avoid stock outs and/or production delays, while maintaining an optimized grist cost. Maintain strict internal controls over all aspects of the business including inventory management, financial and general control environment. Establish relationships with key customers which will include regular on-site visits. Oversee implementation and execution of objective based personnel performance review system. In coordination with retained counsel, ensure all legal matters and compliance matters are being proactively addressed to protect the company and its assets. Understand affiliate employee relations including collective bargaining negotiations, structuring, discipline, and recruitment. Provide guidance and support on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. University degree in Business or Finance/ related field required. 10+ years management experience with an industrial operations or manufacturing company, preferably in food manufacturing or similar industry. Understanding of agricultural commodities markets required. Experience with managing commercial, industrial, or logistical operations in a developing country. Experience with food distribution preferred. Experience with managing commercial, industrial or logistical operations in a CARICOM or other similar environment. Demonstrated strong leadership/decision making skills required. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels required. Experience with combating theft and fraud in an industrial environment required.

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