General Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya - Electrical Insulation Manufacturer

Job Title: General Manager

Job Code: GM/NGY/130521
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Our client is a local manufacturer of electrical insulation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Production and submission of weekly and monthly management reports on all aspects of running the business
• Overseeing all production technical functions
• Oversee marketing functions
• Ensure all forms of regulatory compliance with assistance from group head office
• Together with line managers ensure procurement, administration and logistics of all supplies
• To effectively manage and develop all staff
• To develop and maintain cost effective operations, systems and procedures
• General safety and protection of all staff, property and equipment.
• Ensure month-end stock takes are done and submitted on time according to the financial time line.
• Preparation and submission of budgets.
• Plan and schedule routine maintenance of equipment
• Together with line managers, plan production schedule according to orders received.
• Develop and train staff.
• Monitor and grow HR department.
• Develop and implement a staff organizational chart including all JD’s and assist in recruitment.

Skills and Certification:

• Degree in Engineering (preferably electrical) or Degree in Business Administration
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration would be a definite advantage
• Any training in ERP systems, accounts, purchasing and logistics will be considered an advantage.
• Needs to be able to work independently and be able to effectively resolve issues without supervision.
• Needs to be a team player and what I like to call a servant leader.

Experience: At least five years’ experience senior management experience in a manufacturing or engineering concern with a turnover of between 100 million and 1 billion.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: General Manager