Tuesday, January 14, 2014

General Manager Vacancy

Job Title: General Manager

Job Code: GM/NGY/130521
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a local manufacturer of electrical insulation.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Production and submission of weekly and monthly management reports on all aspects of running the business
  • Overseeing all production technical functions
  • Oversee marketing functions
  • Ensure all forms of regulatory compliance with assistance from group head office
  • Together with line managers ensure procurement, administration and logistics of all supplies
  • To effectively manage and develop all staff
  • To develop and maintain cost effective operations, systems and procedures
  • General safety and protection of all staff, property and equipment.
  • Ensure month-end stock takes are done and submitted on time according to the financial time line.
  • Preparation and submission of budgets.
  • Plan and schedule routine maintenance of equipment
  • Together with line managers, plan production schedule according to orders received.
  • Develop and train staff.
  • Monitor and grow HR department.
  • Develop and implement a staff organizational chart including all JD’s and assist in recruitment.
Skills and Certification:
  • Degree in Engineering (preferably electrical) or Degree in Business Administration
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration would be a definite advantage
  • Any training in ERP systems, accounts, purchasing and logistics will be considered an advantage.
  • Needs to be able to work independently and be able to effectively resolve issues without supervision.
  • Needs to be a team player and what I like to call a servant leader.
Experience: At least five years’ experience senior management experience in a manufacturing or engineering concern with a turnover of between 100 million and 1 billion.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: General Manager