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Ref: RP174-1022
Job description / Role
An exciting new opportunity has come up for a well experienced General Manager to help manage the operation of a newly set up factory in Ajman. Reporting to the Company owner, the job holder will have the following responsibilities.
• Manage the manufacturing element of the organisation ensuring high quality business activities with maximum efficiency, service and profitability for the organisation.
• Ensuring that the team understands that the organisation’s profits and achievements are reflected in all its operations and activities – including relationships and risk management
• Meet your targets and those of the team as a whole
• The smooth running of the manufacturing organisation and team
• Contribute to training and development of the team
• Assist line manager in achieving maximum customer satisfaction in accordance with organisation plans
• Maintain overall organisation responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related manufacturing legal/statutory regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations and insert as applicable e.g.
• Good manufacturing practices (gmp), best practice guidelines, iso certification
• Manage, direct and monitor the overall performance of the manufacturing organisation
• Effective liaison, support and assistance with the whole of the organisation
• Maintain and improve mechanisms for manufacturing and all organisation activities, including surveying and measuring the manufacturing operations, process, outcomes and profitability and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities
• Utilise agreed systems to manage the organisation’s functions, analysis and documenting
• Direct the development of plans for the organisation to achieve targets
• Developing plans for the organisation’s progress and growth
• Support to all other departments in matters related to manufacturing, e.g. Procurement of materials
• Subject to agreed criteria, recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
• Reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis or as otherwise required
• Developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve targets
• Assist in the development and preparation of the strategy and general business planning of the organisation as a whole.
• Delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review
• Set an example for team members of commitment, manufacturing process expertise, work ethics and habits and personal character
• Maintain accurate records
• Responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet budgetary controls
• Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures
• Interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and customers
• As the company is still on a set up stage, it is important that the job holder will be very hands on and has a good grasp in creating various processes and standards including setting strategies for the business operation of the factory.
Requirements
To be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:
• Must possess at least a bachelor degree of any kind (Business Management, Engineering is a plus).
• Have a good background in business development activities, strategic management
• Good experience in negotiation with customs, and key Clients (ie. Carrefour, LuLu Supermarkets etc.)
• Experience in Customs, food/consumables trading, production sites is a plus.
• With professional experience in a managerial position of at least 5+ years.
• Should have worked within GCC and with strong fluency in English and Russian language
Candidates based outside UAE but with GCC experience are welcome to apply.
Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office.
About the Company
Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.
We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.
Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.