Managing Director

Job Description : Managing director - Wheat flour Milling (Fluency in Hindi/ English required) Company: Tenza flour mills Ltd Position: Managing director Job type: Full time Duty station : Namanve industrial area, Uganda Start date: 29.07.24 Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned and proficient Managing Director to oversee our wheat flour milling operations. The Managing Director will play a pivotal role in leading and optimizing our production processes while maintaining strong communication with wheat grain suppliers. Fluency in Hindi is essential for effective communication and negotiation with suppliers. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage all aspects of the wheat flour milling operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and safety. - Manage finances and preparing an annual budget, by keeping records of expenditures, sales figures and employee performance. - Motivate employees to achieve targets, by training new staff members and scheduling shifts. - Hold weekly meetings at work to improve communication, foster teamwork and ensure everyone is aligned on goals and tasks. - Develop and execute operational strategies to meet production targets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. - Establish and maintain strong relationships with wheat grain suppliers, communicating effectively in Hindi/English to negotiate contracts, discuss pricing, and coordinate deliveries. - Review and approve final payroll runs, especially in terms of budget adherence and accuracy. - Drive sales and market expansion initiatives, identifying new opportunities for growth and diversification of product offerings. - Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures, to achieve profitability targets. - Identify staffing needs and collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive job descriptions to recruit potential employees - Collaborate closely with the procurement team to manage inventory levels and optimize the supply chain. - Mentor and support a team of production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. -Handle rental agreements, water, electric and all necessary invoices and make sure payments are made on time. - Analyze performance metrics and implement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality. - Coordinate with other departments to streamline production processes and address operational challenges. Qualifications: - Masters's degree in Business Administration majoring in accounting, or related field; MBA preferred. - Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in the milling or food manufacturing industry. - Minimum two years experience working in a milling industry - Strong business acumen with a track record of driving operational excellence and achieving strategic objectives. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in Hindi/English to communicate effectively with suppliers. - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive results. - Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, able to anticipate market trends and capitalize on opportunities. - Sound understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and cost control measures. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production management software. - Strong work ethics and integrity Benefits: - 1500 usd/month - Bonus - Paid vacation - Health insurance - Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to excellence.

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