General Manager Job in in Kampala, Uganda

Vacancy: General Manager - Kampala, Uganda
 

WE are one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Uganda with over 500 employees. 

They manufacture quality medicines in different therapeutic areas including Malaria, Diabetes’s and Anti-hypertensive’s with a range of 50 products.
 

The production plant is centrally located in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala from where they supply products to all parts of the country with exports to the East African region including Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan.
 

Are you driven by the passion for providing health care to the needy and loves working within a multi-cultural environment? 

If so then here is an opportunity that will give you the platform to pursue a career that meets your expectations.
 

Our client is looking for an innovative, broadminded, visionary, transformational and experienced General Manager in Kampala, Uganda.
 

Job Purpose / Summary: The job holder will be responsible for leading, directing and coordinating all activities of the company.

The GM’s key focus is the efficient management of the daily operations of the company in accordance with the goals, objectives and aspirations of the organization whilst delivering profitability as per a rolling three year strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting

• In liaison with Sector Head, formulate the company’s strategic objectives and table to the board for discussion and decision on ratification.
• Ensure accomplishment of the organizations mission and growth objectives.
• Preparing and presenting annual budgets (capital and revenue) and operating plans for the Board.
• Ensure all financial and non-financial reporting requirements are met on a timely basis.

Operational Management

• Manage business performance including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and investments.
• Streamline operations to achieve the operating budget and maximize value in key business areas and drive exceptional business performance.
• Overseeing production planning and control including:

1. Production plans
2. Inventory management.
3. Optimum machine utilization.
4. Manpower planning.
5. Cost centre analysis
6. Overall working capital management

• Managing operational efficiency and quality control including:

1. Improving plant efficiency and downtime
2. Material wastage control.
3. Finished product quality inspection.

• Oversee the timely preventative maintenance for plant, machinery and buildings.
• Implement stringent project management processes to ensure timely and cost effective development of key projects.
• Implementing appropriate pricing policies determined by production, market trends and budget requirements.

Relationship Management

• Proactively maintaining frequent contacts with major customers, trade associations and Government agencies.
• Continuously evaluate the environment and consumer trends and advise on improved
• strategies to counter challenges and providing technical input to maintain market leadership and competitiveness.
• Develop effective and innovative lobbying strategies to industry and Government in order to promote investment in local manufacturing.

Staff Management & Leadership

• Prepare policies and implement programmes to ensure staff development and training.
• Ensure maintenance of cordial labour relations.
• Identify, implement and monitoring key performance indicators for the business and functional managers.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors’ degree from a recognized university
• An MBA would be an added advantage
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment is essential
• Commercial acumen with an entrepreneur’s spirit
• Strong senior management skills necessary, including strategic thinking
• A broad pharmaceutical experience (marketing, product development, production, finance, etc) would be a distinct advantage
• Strong leadership qualities, yet able to be hands on
• Experience of working in Africa would be valuable
• A passion for providing health care to the needy. 

How to Apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, current salary and benefits package indicating the Job Title as the email subject to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 21st August 2014.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.