SBU Head - PVC Pipes & Accessories (Manufacturing)

SBU Head - PVC Pipes & Accessories (Manufacturing)

Kenya, Kenya

Job Description

Our client is a PVC Pipes and Accessories manufacturing company in Kenya.

Job Responsibility

Reporting to the Management, the SBU Head is responsible for managing the overall performance of a Company to include, revenue, profitability, performance, expenditures and staffing through delegation of tasks and duties. They will lead, direct, manage and oversee each department ensuring efficiency, financial stability, customer satisfcation and compliance with all statutory requirements. The General Manager will play a pivotal role in client relationship, and business growth.

Responsible for department's operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization's visions. Manages and increases the effectiveness and efficiency of the supporting departments (Production, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales and Finance), through the coordination and communication between the business functions. Responsible for short-term and long-term planning, drive initiatives throughout the management team and in the organization that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Conduct weekly operational meetings with direct reports to review sales leads, sales, collections, production and cash flow. Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines. Comply with all Group policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements. Continuously conduct financial reviews to remain current on the state of the business. Prepare, review and forecast financial budgets for upcoming year. Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion. Support and source marketing opportunities. Prepare, review and pool resources with other members of the management team to review business development, upcoming marketing opportunities and strategies to increase workflow and productivity. Human Resources: Maintain employee confidentiality and performance management by coaching leading, mentoring and motivating employees. Recruit, onboard and train high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share and business plan objectives. Accountability: Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance, ensuring accuracy and documentation. Leadership: Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports. Time Management: Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment and job sites.

Skills and qualifications:

Proven experience in a managerial role Strong decision-making ability Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technical Business Management Degree or experience

Experience required:  15+ Years in Pipe Manufacturing 

Required Skills

SBU Head, PVC Pipes Extrusion, P&L Responsibility, operation management