General Manager (Country Manager)
Job Location: Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Industry:Manufacturing
Position type:Full Time
Position role: Senior Management
Organization type:Private sector
JD Summary…
Client is an international conglomerate involved in manufacturing and distribution of over 100 cleaning products worldwide. Client is the sole distributor of the company’s products in Sub-Sahara Africa and our intention is to expand across borders throughout the region with South Africa and East Africa our immediate targets; with this in mind the candidate must be energetic and eager to grow the business quickly
The General Manager will report directly to the board.
The General Manager works in close cooperation with headquarters and with the Tanzania managers (i.e., Operations, Quality Control) and Supervisors to implement monitor and enhance all aspects of support to include operational performance, safety, security, productivity, cost control, customer service, and continuous improvement.
The General Manager is the primary point of contact between the Customer and our Company. He/she has management authority, responsibility, and oversight of all contractual tasks. Responsible to identify, review and then follow internal policy to make contract revisions.
This position requires the exercise of independent judgment, decision-making, and discretion.
This Position Will be responsible For…..
Preparing, maintaining and communicating all operational goals and Supply Chain Standard Operations Procedures.
On-going management of facility fiscal performance (Profit and Loss), yearly budget preparation.
Monitoring space utilization/layout and maximizing usage/making recommendations.
Managing, coaching, mentoring, developing staff to achieve prescribed objectives.
Overseeing the recruitment and new hire process and ensuring/ reinforcing the Supply Chain “teammate” culture is being fostered in the organization
Monitoring and ensuring the departmental performance metrics are met in a timely and cost effective manner.
Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of all necessary reports and records relating to the organizations operations.
Developing, implementing and directing; equipment preventative maintenance programs, safety programs, and facility maintenance programs.
Responsible to identify, review and then follow internal policy to make contract revisions.
Monitoring the organizations purchasing process to include: auditing, guideline compliance, and approval; creating programs to maximize cost saving for the company’s Supply Chain and customers.
Ensures the organizations facilities are maintained to industry regulatory specifications, if required.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
As a preference a degree in Chemical Engineering or Health & Safety, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or other related operations discipline
A minimum of 5 years of proven management experience, preferably in a large, high volume wholesale and logistics environment responsible for WMS, P&L, Budgeting, HR/Recruitment, Business Development, Sales and Marketing
Ability to interact effectively at multiple levels, in support of our customer relationships; demonstrated self-confidence, particularly with client relationships; strong relationship building skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, teammates, customers, and the general public
A proven track record of mentoring and development of direct reports and subordinates.
Package & Preferred Conditions
The package is negotiable and flexible depending on experience, nationality and marital status. In this instance we would prefer single status as no spouse or dependant benefits will be offered; this can change and negotiated.
Please send your applications to Franscisca through her email address: sisqag@gmail.com