General Manager

Job Description : GM FMCG EAST AFRICA Superb opportunity to join a growth FMCG business with great ethics, a leading CEO and a passion for employee development. The GM, FMCG is responsible for the formulation and execution of the strategic plan. He/she will be a strong dynamic leader with extensive experience, vision and knowledge of the FMCG Industry and of high volume processes associated with large scale operations. He/she will support and lead rapid new product commercialization, growth, and continuous cost & quality improvements in the business. The role is to formulate and lead execution of operating strategies, plans, budgets and programs to support company objectives: • Actively participate with executive management to establish policies and support the attainment of business goals and objectives • Provide leadership and direction in all areas associated with FMCG. • Develop and sponsor initiatives to drive performance in all operational key metrics (including safety and housekeeping.) • Effectively partner with other functions to ensure smooth introduction of new products and new manufacturing technologies • Establish and implement policies and procedures • Set and achieve key performance targets for: delivery; cost; turns; expense; cycle time; and other measurements of operational performance • Establish and lead execution of operation strategy • Build infrastructure and process for effective and efficient manufacturing of products • Operate in compliance with all appropriate food health regulatory requirements • Communicate operational results, activities, etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement • Provide leadership for the organization, mentoring of high performing staff and ensure all staff are adequately trained and appropriately utilized Desired Skills & Experience • Degree educated or equivalent • Outstanding career trajectory progressively increasing leadership experience within FMCG • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and get results through others • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities at a strategic and functional level • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills required • Proven ability at developing high performance teams and high potential employees • Ability to lead and participate on high performing cross-functional teams • Strong knowledge of FMCG industry and experience in high volume manufacturing practices required • Excellent business, financial and problem solving skills required • Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, manufacturing information systems, and state-of-the-art supply chain practices • Strong working knowledge of SAP • Strong leadership skills with expertise in talent development and performance management. • The ability to identify, select and develop critical talent is essential • Must be familiar with current trends, practices and metrics

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