GENERAL MANAGER

JOB TITLE GENERAL MANAGER

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME

INDUSTRY BAKERY / FOOD MANUFACTURING

SALARY COMPETITIVE

JOB LOCATION MLOLONGO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Business Management

·       Develop and execute business strategies aligned with the company's vision, mission, and growth objectives.

·       Provide overall leadership and direction across production, sales, finance, procurement, quality, and operations functions.

·       Translate business goals into actionable plans and measurable performance targets.

·       Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and operational improvements to strengthen business performance.

·       Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

 Operational Management

·       Oversee daily bakery operations to ensure efficient production and timely delivery of quality products.

·       Ensure production targets, efficiency goals, and operational standards are achieved.

·       Optimize processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control operational costs.

·       Ensure effective coordination between production, procurement, sales, logistics, and support functions.

·       Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions where required.

Financial Management & Profitability

·       Take overall responsibility for business financial performance and profitability.

·       Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

·       Monitor revenue growth, cost management, and profitability indicators.

·       Drive initiatives to improve margins, optimize resource utilization, and control expenses.

·       Work closely with the finance team to analyze financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

Production & Quality Management

·       Ensure consistent production of high-quality bakery products that meet customer expectations.

·       Oversee implementation of quality management systems, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

·       Work closely with Quality Control teams to maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and other relevant standards.

·       Promote continuous improvement in production processes, product quality, and efficiency.

Sales & Market Growth

·       Develop strategies to increase market share, revenue, and customer base.

·       Work with sales teams to achieve revenue and distribution targets.

·       Strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors, and business partners.

·       Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities.

·       Support product development and expansion initiatives.

Team Leadership & Talent Management

·       Lead, coach, and motivate senior managers and departmental teams.

·       Establish clear performance expectations and accountability structures.

·       Support recruitment, training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.

·       Build a strong organizational culture focused on teamwork and high performance.

·       Ensure effective communication across all departments.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

·       Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.

·       Oversee risk management initiatives to protect company assets and operations.

·       Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

·       Support internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.

 Reporting & Performance Management

·       Review business performance reports and operational dashboards.

·       Present strategic updates, challenges, and recommendations to senior management.

·       Monitor key performance indicators across all departments.

·       Drive implementation of improvement plans to achieve business objectives.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

·       Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.

·       Minimum of 8 years' management experience, preferably within the FMCG, bakery, food manufacturing, or related manufacturing industry.

·       Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving business growth.

·       Strong background in strategic planning, operations management, and financial performance management.

·       Strong leadership and people management skills.

·       Excellent strategic thinking and business planning abilities.

·       Strong financial management and analytical skills.

·       Deep understanding of FMCG/manufacturing operations.

HOW TO APPLY

·       If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com

·       Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

·       Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.