Our client, a nut processing and packaging plant based in Embu,
seeks to fill the position of a General
Manager.
The organization is committed to sustainable and profitable growth through their market expertise, financial strength and international contacts.
Due to re-organisation in the business and the continued growth, they now require a dynamic focused self starter to act as General Manager to lead the existing team in order that we further develop an integrated and sustainable strategy for their nut processing business.
Responsibilities include:The organization is committed to sustainable and profitable growth through their market expertise, financial strength and international contacts.
Due to re-organisation in the business and the continued growth, they now require a dynamic focused self starter to act as General Manager to lead the existing team in order that we further develop an integrated and sustainable strategy for their nut processing business.
- To
plan, develop and implement a lean strategy aligned to the company’s
business plan which delivers best practice within the processing operation
and therefore long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and
profitability;
- Through
effective communication and mentoring, lead, manage and develop
individuals and the team.
- Contribute
to the management of the company, promoting a culture that enables people
to think, be stimulated, enjoy what they do and have the perception that
being a member of the team and business is of value to them.
Qualifications:
- Ten
years demonstrable senior operational & managerial experience,
devising and implementing business relevant strategy within a large
company preferably in the horticultural sector.
- Depth
of skill and experience should ensure that sound people, line management
and functional competence cannot be taken for granted;
- Have
a good working knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting,
and selling horticultural products both locally and in the export markets.
This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales
techniques, and sales control systems;
- Understanding
and experience working with European markets;
- Self
driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook
with hands on approach to see things through to completion;
- Experience
working with and liaising with farmers to ensure a constant supply of raw
materials;
- Experience
in handling and planning across a multi-site operation with good project
management and preferably lean manufacturing knowledge;
- Able
to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on
commitments;
- Excellent
interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to
gain senior management confidence; and
- Should
be a graduate with experience of agricultural, horticultural (or related)
sector(s) being an advantage;
- Sound
knowledge of marketing;
- Knowledge
of French will be an added advantage
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your
resume and day time contact to recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com by 1st December
2011.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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