Senior General Manager, Production

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually control and monitor plant performance through measurement and analysis through the use of standard tools, benchmarking and pre-defined Company indicators to be used for tracking.

• Optimise and adapt the production process and equipment in line with the Company’s improvement program/ action plans.

• Monitor production performance including cost & volumes of raw materials, energy & fuels, effective utilisation of equipment/machines and ensure alignment with planned production targets, delivery targets, profitability targets and other key performance measures.

• Implement appropriate strategies, plans and programmes for producing quality products and achieving set levels of Plant capacity utilisation and efficiency.

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for production methods, quality and safety.

• Develop plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

• Create safe work conditions and mobilize all plant employees and contractors on safety at work.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Plant Director.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.

• Professional degree/ qualification such as MBA is required.

• Minimum of 15 years experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management level.

• Skills and Behaviours
  

  • In-depth knowledge of cement production processes.
  

  • Strong knowledge of the cement industry (local and international) including the trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  

  • Very good understanding of technical problems in order to decide appropriate action in line with Company policy and industrial strategy in the following domains:
  

  a. Operation and Maintenance Management Systems (SAP experience is helpful).Process Management
  

  b. Product Quality
  

  c. Quality/ Environmental Management
  

  d. Project Management
  

  • In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and financial management.
  

  • Ability to think strategically and holistically and appreciate the systematic impact of complex issues and solutions.
  

  • Well-developed leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage multi-national and cross-cultural teams effectively.
  

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  

  * Strong presentation and facilitation skills.