General Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

General Manager

REPORTS TO

C.E.O

COOPERATES FREQUENTLY WITH

All the Services

DUTY STATION

Gikondo

JD  developed by Human Resource

Approved by:

 BOD

Approval date:

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SCOPE

He will oversee many operations related to the manufacture and distribution of goods and will be responsible for providing feedback, and developing team-building strategies. He must provide motivation and general direction for employees and oversee the company’s marketing efforts, and they may also establish sales goals and ensure that marketing strategies are followed by employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Set policies and processes
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE  AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management MBA is an added advantage
• 5+ years’ experience as a Manager or similar in a Furniture Manufacturing company.
• Any Engineer’s Certificate or equivalent construction/operations management certificate is preferred.  Direct experience in furniture making projects requiring input, ongoing support, and participation.
• Strong working knowledge in construction, design, code, and regulations
• Knowledge in production of steel and Medium Density Fiber Board- MDF Furniture.
• Knowledge in using the recommended software used in designing and calculations of furniture
• Ability to write specifications and contract documents
• Knowledge in all facets of manufacturing operations, recycling and energy management
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Previous experience managing and supervising staff & contractors
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Fluency in both Kinyarwanda, English, Kiswahili
• Fluency in French is an added advantage.

Salary Scheme

700,000 to 1,000,000 RFW net