GENERAL MANAGER

The primary role of the GM of Can Manufacturing is that of most CEOs of commercial organizations. It is to provide a return to the shareholders through profitable management and development of the business. The GM is thus accountable to the Board and the shareholders for maximizing return n investment and adding shareholder value. 

In addition to ensuring the immediate business objectives and shareholder expectations are achieved, however, the GM plays a key role in the development of strategic corporate business options to drive the future of the company and ensue its long term financial and operational viability. The position of the GM must combine the need to ensure that short-term returns are achieved, with longer term business development. Therefore, balancing short term gains with long term development and growth is particularly critical. 

The General Manager is also the chief operating officer of the company and is expected to provide managerial leadership to divisional managers (i.e. other line managers) in establishing parameters for maximizing revenue, market share and overall profitability of the company. This includes, but not limited to, the development of business forecasts and budgets and the allocation of resources to optimize utilization and maximize profitability and margins through rigorous cost control measures and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

In order to successfully meet the challenges of this position, and achieve the business objectives and returns to the shareholders, the GM must have a strong background in Business Management, preferably out of the manufacturing sector. A business orientation, and strategic business thinking, therefore, is essential core competencies for this position. The ability to initiate, recognize and exploit business opportunities are the keys to success for this position. 
(Qualifications & Experience to be specified)

The GM in addition to having the ability to develop business strategies and analyze financial and economic data to initiate business plans and marketing strategies , must also have very strong communications and related skills in order to lead, motivate and manage a team of line managers, and to promote the company with its customers and potential customers.

This position therefore combines leadership and management skills, with a sound financial and analytical background and an able communicator. It goes without saying that the GM must be able to operate in a technological and information driven environment.

Organisational relationships

The GM is accountable to the Board of Directors. Reporting to the GM are:

• Production Manager who is responsible for running the plant in the most efficient and cost effective way to meet customer demands for products manufacturing by the company
• Finance & Administration Manager who manages the finances of the company and ensures that the assets of the company are effectively utilized and that the accounts reflect an accurate picture of the company’s financial performance
• Quality Assurance Manager who ensures the implementation of effective quality control tests and procedures to ensure that products comply with specifications at each stage of the production process
• Engineer whose role is to optimize the availability of plant & equipment

Requirements

• Masters in Business Administration qualification
• Minimum of 10 years managmenent experience

To apply for this position please go to www.staffwise.co.bw

Location

Lobatse