Managing Direction/Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Operations in a Leading National Conglomerate

Vacancies: Managing Direction/Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Operations

 

Employment Opportunities in a Leading National Conglomerate Company

Our client, a leading national conglomerate operating in various sectors of the economy, has recently embarked on several expansion projects across its focus sectors including investments in new fron­tiers. In fine with its growth and transformation agenda, the client is also investing in reposition­ing and restructuring its operations, with the goal of creating an enduring business with appropriate structures and synergies. As part of this effort, the Company now seeks to recruit self-driven, experi­enced and motivated individuate to fill select posi­tion within its flour business

 

The flour business operates plants in multiple locations across the country and expects to more than double its existing capacity from on going expan­sion of existing plants and greenfield projects. As a result, the client seeks to fill the following key positions:

 

 

Position: Managing Direction/Chief Executive Officer (MD – FL001)

 

Reporting to the Group’s Board, the successful can­didate will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight, and will have overall accountability for the Company’s flour operations across the coun­try. A major focus will be to champion the articula­tion, review and implementation of the Company’s corporate strategy, goals and objectives.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership, direction and guidance for the operations and activities of all functions and departments within the Company.
• Drive the development of annual operating plans and budgets that support the Company’s strategic plan and overall business aspirations and obtain Board approval.
• Ensure the articulation and implementation of effective sales, business development and customer management strategies and programmes to maximize the revenue generating capacity of the company
• Develop and monitor strategies for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the company.

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputable institution
• Full managerial qualification or completion of a recognized management development or leadership programme with evidence of commitment to continuing development/updating of management and leadership skills.
• A minimum of twenty (20) years’ cognate experience, of which at least five (5) years must be at executive management level within the Fast moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
• strong business acumen i.e. financial and commercial knowledge, as well as, experience within the Nigerian Food manufacturing sector.
• In-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to flour sector.
• Result oriented and quality focused disposition
• Strong and proven strategic orientation, leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly establish credibility  and / or make an impact.
• Well honed skills to persuade, influence and ne­gotiate and also to manage and sustain effective relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking, high creativity and problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

 

Position: Executive Director, Operations (ED-FL002)

 

Reporting to the Managing Director/ Chief Execu­tive Officer, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the operations of the Com­pany’s five (5) plants across the country. An intrinsic part of this will be to drive operational efficiency and productivity within the plants.

 

 Key Responsibilities

• Champion the development and implementation of the Company’s operations and production strategy and objectives, ensuring alignment with the corporate strategy, goals and objectives. Provide overall guidance and direction in the ex-edition of the production and maintenance plans of the flour business across all locations. Formulate, develop and implement policies and action plans to ensure optimal capacity utilisation and attain the production targets of the Company.
• Embed world class manufacturing and performance excellence into the operations of the plants.
• Oversee the research, design and development of new products, production processes and tech­nology, for the company.

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or related discipline.
• A Master’s degree or professional qualification(s) will be an advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) year’s cognate experi­ence, of which at least five (5) years must be at Senior management level.
• In-depth understanding of the operations of a flour mill.
• Very good understanding of various types of technical problems in order to decide appropriate actions in the following domains: Operations and Maintenance Management Systems (SAP experience is helpful),  Process  Management Product Quality, Quality/ Environment  Management Project Management and Logistics Management
• Proven Experience within the local food manufacturing industry  will be an added advantage.
• Strong strategic orientation, leadership and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

 

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, 22^nd February, 2013 and must be sent by email to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com  with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.

 

Each application must include:

• A cover letter indicating the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information.
• Applicants updated curriculum vitae,
• Copies of relevant credentials and certificates.

 

All applications will be treated in confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.