Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a General Operations Officer who will work closely with various management teams to ensure that business operations are efficient.
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting the Managing Director and staff with the
development of long-term and annual plans, and with the evaluation and
reporting of progress on strategies.
Set and achieve key performance targets for sales,
delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance.
Ensure that the organization has the required
resources necessary to fulfill its mission and achieve key objectives
Provide the MD with a clear and logical
understanding of business & people performance.
Ensure that annual budgets are prepared, complete
risk analysis on potential investments, and advise the Directors with regard to
investment risk and return
Oversee quality control throughout the company,
establishing goals for each department in partnership with the department heads
Ensure all business activities are appropriately
managed whilst maintaining key objectives and focus and mitigating adverse
outcomes
Spearheaded highly efficient systems to formulate
performance measures, parameters and targets, in line with the business objectives
and agreed every year on performance review, with targets set for the
subsequent year.
Ensure efficient and effective processes are
followed throughout the company
Spearhead the development and implementation of the
annual sales and marketing strategic plan
Identify, create, and develop new market
opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business
proposal that secure new deals, contracts and long-term relationships
Timely update and present competitors’ activities
and provide market feed-back on new products, price changes, new launches, etc.
to the top management;
Communicate operational/sales results, activities,
etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing
improvement.
Ensure that appropriate and effective marketing
techniques, technologies and support services are developed and integrated into
marketing plans and programs.
Support and lead company products sales, growth and
continuous cost & quality improvements in the business
Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key
stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organizations, regulatory
bodies etc.
Manage, negotiate and renew any partnership
agreements with external vendors and suppliers and keep the MD informed on the
progress and outcome.
Ensure recruitment, onboarding, and training of
high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and
business plan objectives.
Coordinate the development of key performance goalsfor functions and direct reports.
Onboard and grow best talents and ensure they are
well trained
Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
At least 5years of experience in a similar role
(manufacturing environment)
Tenacious, forward-thinking and aggressive in
identifying new business opportunities.
Confident with a high level of initiative and good
interpersonal skills
Highly motivated
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the
requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a
day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com
with General Operations
Officer-Manufacturing on the Subject line. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Candidates MUST indicate their
Current and Expected salaries
