UAC Foods recruiting General Manager- Operations

UAC Foods Limited is Nigeria's leading manufacturer and marketer of tasty and nourishing convenience foods and drinks. It operates two categories namely "Snacks" and "Beverages".

We are currently searching for General Manager - Operations 

 

 

Job Title: General Manager- Operations

 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Operations will manage operations of three (3) manufacturing units.

 

Specific Job Roles

• To monitor the unit's budgets on an on-going basis and take corrective action where necessary
• To monitor the units production costs and implement remedial action where necessary
• To hold regular communication sessions with unit management
• To manage and achieve volume targets
• To assess and recommend the implementation of unit projects
• To develop and recommend strategies to the Managing Director/Chief Executive
• To draw up and assist with Capex budgets
• To stay abreast of new developments in the industry
• To complete performance evaluation in respect of senior managers
• To mentor, coach and advise unit managers on an on-going basis in all aspects of their duties
• To approve payments in line with authority limits

 

Requirements

• A first degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Applied or Social Sciences.
• 15 years work experience at managerial level of which at least 7 years
• must be in related work area.
• Cross functional/category experience
• Strategic and commercial track record
• Knowledge of competitors and market dynamics
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Production and maintenance planning process
• Business objectives
• Project Management skills
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Financial management - e.g. direct cost variances, budget, (APEX, maintenance cost
• Score card
• Manufacturing strategy
• Leadership and coaching skills and techniques
• OE policies and procedures, including recruitment and retention
• Results driven
• Team player
• Strategic thinking ability
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative
• Sound understanding of general management principles
• Commercial and business awareness
• Presentation skills
• Project Management skills
• Quality management system

 

Method of Application

To apply, please send your resume to careers@uacnplc.com not later than 17th November 2011.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

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