Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management (40%)
Provide thought leadership and build organization capabilities
Drive high organizational productivity that delivers business profitability as per set KPIs
Provide strategic business direction to the Functional Heads and their teams
Develop a group of well-rounded, capable Functional Heads and oversee effective people programs that will build capabilities that promote a great organizational culture
Maintain continuous engagement with Functional Heads to ensure that strategic priorities are clear and activities are aligned to the key performance goals
Lead the business in driving a high performance that enhances the Company’s image
Maintain a positive and ethical work climate that attracts and retains a diverse and highly engaged workforce
Lead the business to deliver the Brand promise/ Customer Value proposition
Align all business operations to strategy and act as a sounding board for all Functional Heads
Ensure an optimal Organizational structure that will deliver the company strategy and that encourages communication
Business Development& Relationship management (35 %)
Deliver on agreed Company KPIs
Drive a service culture that ensures world class customer experience
Company’s achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within the industry
Advise the board on strategic business development initiatives, key corporate planning events for effective business decisions
Keep the board informed about business activities, potential threats, opportunities and recommended actions
Contribute to the positive achievement of the targeted image and brand name for UPB
Represent the Brand competitively and protect the Company’s reputation in the market.
Serve as the chief spokesperson for the company
Develop a strong network of clients, relationships with Suppliers, Government Agencies, Financial institutions etc.
Drive development and launch of new products.
Promote market research and development
Provide market intelligence to ensure continuous alignment of the Company strategic direction to clients/market needs
Financial Controls& Business Operations (25%)
Achieve the Company’s financial and operating objectives
Run the annual planning/budgeting process
Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the financial reporting process
Develop annual business plans, capital and operating plans and budgets that support the long-term strategy
Ensure the establishment and implementation of disclosure controls and for finance reporting, appropriate to ensure the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and public disclosures
Ensure effective internal controls are in place for all applicable compliance and regulatory laws/rules of financial & tax reporting.
Ensure Implementation of policies and procedures that promote compliance with all laws, regulations and relevant corporate governance standards.
Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and complies with regulatory, statutory and all legal requirements
Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the legal and compliance reporting processes, as required
Oversee and recommend to the higher authority for approval, all systems designs, including their development and implementation in all areas under his control
Develop and establish standards of practice within the organization and contribute in the development and implementation of short and long term plans of the Company
Key Skills and Competencies:
Management of large and complex operations
Manage financial transactions
Professional maturity and ability to operate in a fast paced, competitive work environment
Ability to analyze and articulate a situation and analyze complex details quickly
Adapt easily to changing situations and exercises subtly in dealing with delicate situations
Exhibit the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
Proven people management and relationship skills
High energy and perseverance with tenacity
Problem solving
Strong networking/interpersonal capabilities
Strong negotiate and influencing skills
Job Qualifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science Technology, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
Masters’ Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 6 years Senior Management experience in Food, Alcoholic &Beverage Industry with a good stint in manufacturing
Must demonstrate Strong Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness
A Strong Leader with Entrepreneurship skills
