General Managers at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation operates an automated rice mill that produces whole grain rice and rice flour, a bakery (using local wholesome ingredients) and a variety of other processes and manufacturing concerns.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Abia

Job Description
The ideal applicant must be able to:

• Lead, organize, direct and control the overall business unit and to ensure the effective utilization of resources and capital within the region.
• Must be able to provide effective leadership with focus on total organizational coordination to efficiently manage operations as well as to provide innovative concepts and strategies.
• This includes overall responsibility for the departmental functions as well as establishing and monitoring productivity goals, developing and managing budgets, as well as leading cross-functional teams on key projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective Management of Heads of Departments and all other staff within the organization.
• Engage with clients to ensure high quality service delivery is maintained at all times.
• Oversee the Implementation of all policies and procedures in the company.
• Oversee and Responsible for the effective utilization of all resources within the company.
• Provide feedback to the MD and Executive committee on all issues pertaining to the company and the departmental functions.
• Strategically manage business development.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees.
• Developing, coordinating, and enforcing .policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Candidate must have a at least a First Degree, Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidate must have at least 3years experience in business management.

Core Competencies
Management skills:

• Ability to chair and run effective meeting
• Group orientated leadership;
• Ability to delegate;
• Ability to coach staff members to achieve better results;
• Ability to listen and create an environment of trust for staff members;
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff

Verbal and written communication skills:

• High level verbal communication skills
• Ability to confront; Assertiveness and self-confidence;
• Ability to solve internal and external conflict effectively;
• High level of written communication skills including the ability to compile comprehensive reports and to communicate effectively and proficiently with internal and external clients.

Planning and organization skills:

• Solve issues within a certain time frame;
• Monitor progress and take appropriate actions when planning has changed;
• Ability to think innovatively and strategically in order to benefit operations;
• Ability to have financial insight and a cost-conscious mind-set;
• Ability to manage accurate documents

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CV's to: [email protected]