GENERAL MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute the company’s strategic vision and operational plans in alignment with business goals.
Provide guidance and direction to senior managers and department heads to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Identify growth opportunities, new markets, and potential partnerships to expand the business footprint.

Operations Management:

Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and quality standards are met.
Implement and monitor operational policies, procedures, and workflows to optimize performance.
Ensure timely delivery of products/services while maintaining cost-efficiency.
Troubleshoot operational challenges and provide practical, sustainable solutions.

Financial Oversight:

Prepare, review, and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Monitor revenue, expenses, and profitability, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
Approve capital expenditures and investments in line with company strategy.
Provide financial reports and insights to the board or stakeholders for informed decision-making.

People Leadership & Talent Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop senior management and department heads to build high-performing teams.
Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Identify staffing needs, recruitment strategies, and succession planning for key roles.
Conduct performance reviews and implement training programs to enhance skills and productivity.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, distributors, regulators, and investors.
Represent the company in industry forums, events, and negotiations.
Manage key contracts, agreements, and partnerships to protect the company’s interests.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure operations comply with all legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
Identify risks across operations, finance, and workforce, and implement mitigation strategies.
Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and reduce operational vulnerabilities.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

Set KPIs and monitor operational, financial, and human capital performance.
Analyze reports to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Present comprehensive performance reports and recommendations to the board or senior stakeholders.

Innovation & Business Improvement:

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, technology, and service delivery.
Promote a culture of innovation to enhance competitiveness and efficiency.
Evaluate market trends and competitor strategies to inform business decisions.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field. MBA or advanced qualifications are an added advantage.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in senior management, preferably within manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, or alcohol/beverage industry.
Proven track record in operations management, financial oversight, and team leadership.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent financial acumen and understanding of P&L management.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.