General Manager

JOB TITLE: GENERAL MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: NAIROBI
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
JOB PURPOSE: The General Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with other senior management to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Provide leadership to position the company at the forefront of the Manufacturing and Construction. Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in formulating and implementing long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.
2. Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine the company progress toward stated goals and objectives.
3. Provide general oversight of all company activities, manage the day-to-day operations, and assure a smoothly functioning, efficient organization.
4. Develops, reviews, updates and implements business strategic planning, including sales, financial performance and new product development.
5. Establishes current and long-range goals, strategies, objectives, plans, and policies, subject to approval by the Directors.
6. Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
7. Reviews operating results of the company, compares them to established objectives, and takes steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
8. Drive, monitor and provide commercial support for business development projects including determining market entry strategies, economics and attractiveness, supporting due diligence and developing robust financial plans.
9. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
10. Work with the Directors to set the income targets for the year.
11. Define and drive the commercial strategy for the company towards effective contribution to the company’s vision and alignment to group.
12. Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Directors, to keep them aware of developments within the industry and to ensure that the appropriate policies are developed to meet the Company’s mission and objectives and to comply with all relevant statutory and other regulations.
13. Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities, key decision-makers and other stakeholders generally, to exchange information and views and to ensure that the Company is providing the appropriate range and quality of services.
14. Develop and maintain research and development programs to ensure that the Company remains at the forefront in the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge products and services and retains its competitive edge.
15. Prepare, gain acceptance, and monitor the implementation of the annual budget to ensure that budget targets are met, that revenue flows are maximized and that fixed costs are minimized.
16. Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the Company in the wider community.
17. Represent the Company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the Company.
18. Understanding the value drivers of the business and identifying profitable commercial opportunities to grow revenue and market share.

Competencies
1. A proven record of success in senior level general or commercial management, preferably in a manufacturing and construction industry.
2. Bachelor’s Degree with a higher degree in a management discipline or a professional qualification.
3. A wide knowledge of manufacturing and construction.
4. An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
5. A very high level of commercial awareness.
6. Leadership skills.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Excellent organizational skills.
9. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Education
1. Post Graduate Degree in Business Management
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Construction Management or a closely related discipline preferred.
3. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in managing a significant business unit.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
5. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
6. Strong commercial acumen to quickly understand the drivers of profitability and areas of focus for the organization.