Job
description
The primary role of
the GM of Can Manufacturing is that of most CEOs of commercial organizations.
It is to provide a return to the shareholders through profitable management and
development of the business. The GM is thus accountable to the Board and the shareholders
for maximizing return n investment and adding shareholder value.
In addition to ensuring the immediate business objectives and shareholder
expectations are achieved, however, the GM plays a key role in the development
of strategic corporate business options to drive the future of the company and
ensue its long term financial and operational viability. The position of the GM
must combine the need to ensure that short-term returns are achieved, with
longer term business development. Therefore, balancing short term gains with
long term development and growth is particularly critical.
The General Manager is also the chief operating officer of the company and is
expected to provide managerial leadership to divisional managers (i.e. other
line managers) in establishing parameters for maximizing revenue, market share
and overall profitability of the company. This includes, but not limited to,
the development of business forecasts and budgets and the allocation of
resources to optimize utilization and maximize profitability and margins
through rigorous cost control measures and operational efficiencies.
Responsibilities
In order to
successfully meet the challenges of this position, and achieve the business
objectives and returns to the shareholders, the GM must have a strong
background in Business Management, preferably out of the manufacturing sector.
A business orientation, and strategic business thinking, therefore, is
essential core competencies for this position. The ability to initiate,
recognize and exploit business opportunities are the keys to success for this
position.
(Qualifications & Experience to be specified)
The GM in addition
to having the ability to develop business strategies and analyze financial and
economic data to initiate business plans and marketing strategies , must also
have very strong communications and related skills in order to lead, motivate
and manage a team of line managers, and to promote the company with its
customers and potential customers.
This position
therefore combines leadership and management skills, with a sound financial and
analytical background and an able communicator. It goes without saying that the
GM must be able to operate in a technological and information driven
environment.
Organisational
relationships
The GM is
accountable to the Board of Directors. Reporting to the GM are:
Production Manager who is
responsible for running the plant in the most efficient and cost effective way
to meet customer demands for products manufacturing by the company
Finance & Administration Manager who manages
the finances of the company and ensures that the assets of the company are
effectively utilized and that the accounts reflect an accurate picture of the
company’s financial performance
Quality Assurance Manager who ensures
the implementation of effective quality control tests and procedures to ensure
that products comply with specifications at each stage of the production
process
Engineer whose role is to optimize the
availability of plant & equipment
Requirements
- Masters
in Business Administration qualification - Minimum
of 10 years managmenent experience
To apply for this
position please go to www.staffwise.co.bw
