General Manager (Manufacturing/Operations)

Job Description - General Manager (Manufacturing/Operations)
Division/Department: Manufacturing Operations
Location: Doha - Qatar
Job Title: General Manager Manufacturing/Operations
Reports to: CEO
Type of position: Full-time
OBJECTIVE/Job Purpose:
Responsible for overall direction, control and management of all activities within the manufacturing and logistical operations of the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing manufacturing and operational strategic plans and generally overseeing their implementation to ensure maximum capacity utilisation of the manufacturing units towards achieving the group’s strategy, growth and profit objectives.
• Responsible for formulating policies, programs, and objectives affecting the schedule, quality, and cost of manufactured products. Directing and co-coordinating production according to quality and quantity specifications within cost objectives.
• Oversee planning and implementation of production plans including receiving sales forecasts; requisition for procurement of raw materials; and manufacturing of products
• Identify and adapt technological advances to meet the group’s competitive objectives within the marketplace.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and applying good manufacturing principles, organization structure, leadership, sourcing and integration, production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practice
• Providing strong leadership to the employees at the plants, ensuring high morale, team work and good employee relations, at all levels, including on the shop floor.
• Ensuring all divisions within the manufacturing area are properly staffed and co-ordinated to perform duties effectively.
• Promoting the development of favorable employee relations to further the organization's production of quality goods.
• Oversee all operations and logistics of all the plants and maintain financial discipline.
• Maintain a high quality consciousness
• Able to meet and subsequently exceed performance targets ensuring profitability of the individual manufacturing units.
• Ensuring “Management by Objectives” process systematically applied within all Manufacturing plants.
• Ensuring compliance to all group systems, guidelines & policies.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates
• In liaison with the Human Resource Department; appraise performance of subordinates
• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

AUTHORITY AND INDEPENDENCE
• The General Manager Manufacturing has full authority delegated by the Chief Executive Officer as per the requirements, duties and responsibility of the job.

WORK CONDITIONS
􀀀 Work normal working hours but may be required to do some work in evening or on off time.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT
􀀀 Reasonable level of fitness
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Relevant qualifications in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years significant working experience which should be at a senior level in a manufacturing environment

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong general management and demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong creativity and innovative skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong results oriented day today management skills
• Excellent problem - solver to maintain/increase productivity levels to agreed targets.
• Excellent financial and budget management skills
• Ability to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adaptable to establish themselves within a new and challenging environment

Job Details

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