Job Purpose: The GM will organize, direct and manage KISCOL operations; prepare, monitor and ensure efficient utilisation of capital expenditure budget; Promote team work in a multicultural and diverse working environment.
Minimum Job Requirement:1. Educational Background Masters degree in Management, Finance. 2. Experience 15 Years of senior management, out of which four years as General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer in a Manufacturing set up.Experience in industrial and agricultural sector in a multinational will be an added advantage. 3. Knowledge & Skill • An excellent knowledge with the regional business environment / markets including experience with contracts and negotiations • Strategy design and implementation • Board level engagement • Financial skills • Leadership skills • Communication skills • Management skills • Computer LiteracyDetailed Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic plan • Identify the strategic issues, challenges and choices for the organization as a whole, and provide high level strategic, planning and policy advice to the Managing Director, Executive Management Team and Board on all matters affecting the current and future business operations. • Maintain and enhance relationships with government agencies, regulators, major commercial clients and the community with the aim of enhancing the Company’s corporate image • Develop, direct and control the strategic and operational planning frameworks and planning outcomes for the organization in the short, medium and long term; and assist the Board execute approved strategies. • As a member of the Executive Management Team, be responsible for robust governance and strategic direction of the organization. • Evaluating and advising the Executive Management of long term planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.Operations • Lead the Executive team in formulating the annual budget and plans • Ensuring proper utilization of allocated budget and fostering the best use of facilities in the interest of the organization. • Providing recommendations to Board on the operational areas that need improvement • Ensure proper use and maintenance of the plant in line with best operation practices. • Leading the site operations team in execution of their business.Human Resources • Monitoring the organization’s goals and objectives by administering the policies and work-related procedures for their operational areas. • Subject to the approval of the Board, employing, assigning and dismissing the officers of the enterprise and designing their functions. • Employing, assigning and dismissing other employees of the enterprise in accordance with legal requiremets and internal polices. • Assessing on regular basis performance of key personnel and report to EC.Financial Management
• Ensure annual budget have been prepared on time and the organization operates within its financial budget. • Maintaining and sustaining relationships with the Syndicate Lenders for effective operation of the business. • Minimize cost and also advocate for new services, products or other functions at site to obtain executive support required to improve productivity and profitability. • Lead the CFO in ensuring delivery of the financing strategy within the overall corporate strategy to deliver sustained growth and share holder value. • Effectively managing the cost of production • Providing leadership in the development of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.Marketing • Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company on all by-products of sugarcane during season and off-season. • Support and facilitate development and implementation of marketing plans. • Plan and administer the company’s marketing budget and keep cost in control. • Customize materials according to specific market or customer requirements. • Establishing & maintaining good relationship with both external & Internal customers
