General Manager- Operations

Abantu Staffing Solutions

  • East London, Eastern Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The position of general manager consists of planning, directing, or coordinating the operations of companies under the Group Holdings. The General Manager reports directly to the and collaborates closely with the senior leadership team, Customers, Suppliers, and stakeholders. This is a full-time executive-level position with flexible working hours. The General Manager is based onsite at the corporate office. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or business-related activities.Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12/ Matric
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is a plus
  • 15 + years' experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic manufacturing
  • Proven experience as a Division Manager, Operations Manager, or in a similar executive leadership role
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage cross-functional departments, including operations,
, human resources, and technology, to ensure effective collaboration and performance * Collaborate with the CEO and senior team to set performance goals, establish metrics, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the company's progress and success
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial data, and operational metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with department heads to set performance goals, establish targets, and ensure alignment with the company's vision and objectives
  • Oversee budgeting,
, and resource allocation to optimize cost management and achieve financial targets * Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, distribution or importing of products
  • Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
  • Overseeing plant maintenance and reducing wasteful expenditure
  • Ensuring acceptable levels of efficiency and staff productivity
  • Managing stock levels both raw materials and finished goods
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with CEO, organization officials, and staff members as necessary
  • Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations
  • Manage staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services
  • Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions and coordinate with other department heads as required
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
  • Collaborate with the executive leadership team to report on business performance, share insights, and propose strategic recommendations
Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of business operations, strategy development, and financial management
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and achieving business goals
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify operational challenges and propose effective solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees, clients, and stakeholders
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align operational strategies with the company's vision and objectives
  • Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and performance measurement
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
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