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]