GateSource HR Agribusiness Division is partnering with an industry leader with operations and subsidiaries in multiple countries.
To support its growth, we are looking for a General Manager to direct all activities for the management and communication in manufacturing.
General Description:
The General Manager will oversee the entirety of a contemporary food processing facility situated in the Caribbean. Key duties involve managing industrial operations, fostering business growth, and ensuring profitability by implementing a strategic plan through collaborative efforts, thorough analysis, and innovative thinking. This includes formulating comprehensive business plans encompassing both short and long-term goals, budgets, and performance indicators.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of operations, including Quality Assurance, Milling Operations, Maintenance, and product storage.
- Development and execution of strategic business plans.
- Providing guidance to senior management for their short and long-term plans.
- Offering insight into new product development and strategic commercial decisions.
- Overseeing new business projects and capital expenditures.
- Ensuring efficiency and optimization in production and distribution.
- Management and development of the management team.
- Reviewing and approving cost/profit center budgets.
- Ensuring cost control and margin maximization.
- Regular review of management reports and financial projections.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
- Engaging with stakeholders, partners, board of directors, and government officials as required.
- Monitoring inventory levels to avoid stock outs and maintain cost optimization.
- Cultivating relationships with key customers through regular visits.
- Implementing objective-based personnel performance reviews.
- Addressing legal and compliance matters with retained counsel.
- Managing employee relations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or related field.
- Over 10 years of management experience in industrial operations or food manufacturing.
- Understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
- Experience in managing operations in developing countries, with knowledge of food distribution being advantageous.
- Experience in addressing theft and fraud in a developing country setting.
- Experience working in the Caribbean Community
- English speaking
Benefits
- Full expatriate benefits (housing, utilities, transportation, health, dental, & vision insurance all covered 100% by the company).
