General Manager (operations)
Operations Manager Jobs Information
JOB PURPOSE:
As the Senior Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Ghana strategy, creating a financially and operationally sound company that has the ambition to create a positive impact on the communities and environment we operate in, and representing the organisation to enable further expansion in Ghana.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manager will be responsible for the following key tasks to which your performance will be measured against:
Team Management
- To build a strong and motivated team by identifying and utilizing each team member's strength and knowledge.
- To manage all company staff and administration according to the agreed policies, including recruitment and staff performance.
Commercial General Management
- To manage the organisation based on financial, social, commercial and operational KPI’s understand financial management and be able to manage a company based on the key financial KPIs.
- To further expand the relation with food processing industries and ensure a robust supply of waste streams sales of energy and organic fertilizer.
Partnership and Business Development
- To represent the company in meetings with relevant Ministries, other government agencies, NGO’s and the private sector in Ghana that support the expansion of the business to new locations in Ghana.
- To maintain and expand on strategic partnerships and to manage formal partnership agreements with National Ministries, Local Assemblies, Corporates, educational/research institutions and NGOs;
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Financial
Reaching a positive operational EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) by end 2023, ensure 2024 financial targets will increase and streamline financial reporting processes.
- Operations:
Ensuring a financially stable running operation by managing the Plant Manager who is responsible for meeting the operational (quality and cost) and financial targets
- Marketing & Sales:
By having a proactive sales approach, and with the successful implementation of the plant performance, compost sales and biogas production should increase
- Strategy:
Build on the existing medium-term strategy, and to develop and implement a longer-term strategy and scale-up plan which gives direction and purpose to the organization in Ghana and which is in line with the company strategy.
- People:
Creating a positive, proactive, supportive culture that supports the aims of the business. To define a strong culture and develop a strong team.
- Stakeholder management and Business development:
Representing the Ghana office and actively engaging with the many organisations and government representatives that can help contribute to the success of the company.
- Safety:
Implementing a safety culture: highest priority on creating a safe working environment where all employees demonstrate safe behavior and strive for zero harm.
SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree / Masters in a relevant operations management course with a background in the manufacturing industry, commercial sector or similar sectors.
- Minimum of 8 years senior management experience, preferably with significant sales experience.
- Strong preference in working and managing effective teams in developing emerging market situations
- Demonstrable interest in sustainability, and willing to contribute to a business that strives to be socially and environmentally responsible.
- Financially literate. Good understanding of P&L, cash flow and balance sheets and how they interface. Ability to prepare and critique a budget.