Pioneer Kitchenware Limited Recruitment for General Manager

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Pioneer Kitchenware Limited Recruitment for General Manager.

Pioneer Kitchenware, formerly known as the Ghana Pioneer Aluminium Factory, is a kitchenware retailer in Ghana. It was listed on the stock index of the Ghana Stock Exchange, the GSE All-Share Index, until 14 January 2019. It was founded in 1959 by a Swiss businessman, Paul Gottfried Schwegler.

Job Description

Company: Pioneer Kitchenware Limited
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Details

The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the Company and implementing the operational and commercial plans of the company.

The General Manager will also be responsible for driving profitability and strategic goals of the Company through increased productivity, technical support to systems/ controls, and improvement in manufacturing processes.

DUTIES

Strategy development

Develop annual strategies to drive growth and profitability.
Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Prepare and submit plans and annual operational budgets for approval, manage effectively within this budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
Continuously implement strategies that align with objectives and provide a clear sense of direction with respect to achieving the defined goals and objectives.
Monitor results and strategies of competitors in preparing future plans and strategies.

Production management

Ensure adequacy and appropriateness of production processes and institute appropriate production schedules to meet market demand.
Ensure maximum utilization of plant and human resources.
Ensure quality standards by implementing systems and procedures that guarantee consistent production of quality outputs.
Increase production and asset utilization while minimizing waste and costs without compromising quality standards.
Ensure all production costs (fixed and variable) are well managed within budget.
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

People and facility management

Provide clear direction and leadership to the entire company and drive improved performance through staff capacity development, excellent people management and performance management.
Build a trusting relationship with the entire workforce.
Address employees’ issues or grievances to ensure a satisfied workforce.
Commit to plant safety procedures.
Continuously influence and learn from below.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

Maintain regular contact with all heads of departments and employees of the company and provide regular reports to all key stakeholders.
Maintain contact with the Board of Directors, regulators, and clients and meet reporting timelines.

COMPETENCIES

Educational qualification

A 10 to 15 years’ experience in a senior management role in a manufacturing company. Prior experience working in FMCG sector will be a strong asset.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Technical

Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and human resource management).
Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and ERP Systems.

Personality

Coping with pressure: ability to cope with work, time and people pressures.
Detail orientation: ability to pay attention to, be concerned with, or analyze details without getting bogged down.
Reliability: ability to deliver on commitments made to others.

Managerial