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.