General Manager at AMSOL

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management (40%)

• Provide thought leadership and build organization capabilities
• Drive high organizational productivity that delivers business profitability as per set KPIs
• Provide strategic business direction to the Functional Heads and their teams
• Develop a group of well-rounded, capable Functional Heads and oversee effective people programs that will build capabilities that promote a great  organizational culture
• Maintain continuous engagement with Functional Heads to ensure that strategic priorities are clear and activities are aligned to the key performance goals
• Lead the business in driving a high performance that enhances the Company’s image
• Maintain a positive and ethical work climate that attracts and retains a diverse and highly engaged workforce
• Lead the business to deliver the Brand promise/ Customer Value proposition
• Align all business operations to strategy and act as a sounding board for all Functional Heads
• Ensure an optimal Organizational structure that will deliver the company strategy and that encourages communication

Business Development& Relationship management (35 %)

• Deliver on agreed Company KPIs
• Drive a service culture that ensures world class customer experience
• Company’s achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within the industry
• Advise the board on strategic business development initiatives, key corporate planning events for effective business decisions
• Keep the board informed about business activities, potential threats, opportunities and recommended actions
• Contribute to the positive achievement of the targeted image and brand name for UPB
• Represent the Brand competitively and protect the Company’s reputation in the market.
• Serve as the chief spokesperson for the company
• Develop a strong network of clients, relationships with Suppliers, Government Agencies, Financial institutions etc.
• Drive development and launch of new products.
• Promote market research and development
• Provide market intelligence to ensure continuous alignment of the  Company strategic direction to clients/market needs

Financial Controls& Business Operations  (25%)

• Achieve the Company’s financial and operating objectives
• Run the annual planning/budgeting process
• Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the financial reporting process
• Develop annual business plans, capital and operating plans and budgets that support the long-term strategy
• Ensure the establishment and implementation of disclosure controls and for  finance reporting, appropriate to ensure the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and public disclosures
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place for all applicable compliance and regulatory laws/rules of financial & tax reporting.
• Ensure Implementation of policies and procedures that promote compliance with all laws, regulations and relevant corporate governance standards.
• Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and complies with regulatory, statutory and all legal requirements
• Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the legal and compliance reporting processes, as required
• Oversee and recommend to the higher authority for approval, all systems designs, including their development and implementation in all areas under his control
• Develop and establish standards of practice within the organization and contribute in the development and implementation of short and long term plans of the Company

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Management of large and complex operations
• Manage financial transactions
• Professional maturity and ability to operate in a fast paced, competitive work environment
• Ability to analyze and articulate a situation and analyze complex details quickly
• Adapt easily to changing situations and exercises subtly in dealing with delicate situations
• Exhibit the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
• Proven people management and relationship skills
• High energy and perseverance with tenacity
• Problem solving
• Strong networking/interpersonal capabilities
• Strong negotiate and influencing skills

 Job Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science Technology, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Masters’ Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years Senior Management  experience in Food, Alcoholic &Beverage Industry  with a good stint in manufacturing
• Must demonstrate Strong Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness
• A Strong Leader with Entrepreneurship skills