Company overview:

Our client is a market leader in the manufacturing and distribution of sustainable animal nutrition, with a global presence in 100+ countries. They are committed to transforming the feed-to-food chain, driving positive change from farm to plate. The business is now looking for a General Manager to join the team in Uganda.

About the role:

The General Manager is primarily accountable for the performance of his / her OpCo, leading its Management Team. His / her main responsibility is to implement and execute the Divisional strategy through leading an effective team, coordination of the key business processes and a deep understanding of the market needs and opportunities, in order to ensure the realisation of the set strategic and operational targets, actively pursuing business growth challenges and further developing the OpCo market(s).

Key Role and Responsibilities:

Strategy Execution
Contributes to the definition of the (divisional) species / product strategy; Ensures that the OpCo strategy is geared towards the Divisional strategy and realizes the implementation and execution of the OpCo strategy, by validating and coordinating the year plan(s) and budget(s) for the key area(s) of the OpCo, in order to ensure an optimum planning, organisation and execution of all activities to deliver the OpCo’s budget, KPI’s and business targets

Marketing & Sales
Defines, within the framework of the divisional strategy, the commercial strategy and go-to-market plans for the OpCo, in order to boost sales, expand market share and profitability, and further develop the OpCo’s client-, product- and services-base through domestic and international initiatives, based on his/her local customer and market insights. Champions excellence in key account management, actively managing the OpCo’s main accounts
Drives Business Development initiatives, in line with the Divisional strategy, actively pursuing business opportunities and using the knowledge base, innovative power and added value of the Group's network

Budget Control
Controls the budget(s) of the OpCo, takes corrective actions when necessary, and ensures adequate reporting within the corporate guidelines, in order to ensure full insight in the status and development of the OpCo’s (financial) performance

Logistics & Supply chain
Coordinates, within the established global resource plans and (Category managed) contracts, the procurement of all raw materials and supplies for the OpCo; Ensures that supply chain and production schedules for the OpCo are designed and executed, in line with the production plans set at divisional level, in order to produce the right products at the right amounts at the right time; Coordinates the proper execution of orders and goods flows, in line with business year planning of the OpCo, in order to ensure timely delivery of the specified products to customers

Operations
Ensures the optimal running of the production processes at all plants / production lines of the OpCo by organizing a streamlined production process; Develops and realises maintenance plans in order to maintain an optimal quality and availability of the production assets and drives the development and execution of continuous optimization of the production processes.

Human Resources
Organises, leads and develops the OpCo management team and staff in line with corporate guidelines and values, in order to attract and retain all talent and resources needed to meet current and future business challenges, to contribute to the optimisation of the OpCo’s business results and to maintain and grow Group's talent base

HSEQ
Enforces full compliance with all statutory regulations, policies and procedures in the area of health, safety, environment and quality, in order to ensure a safe and healthy working environment at the OpCo with a minimal footprint on its environment

Ethics & Compliance
Ensures full adherence to the SHV and group's Values, Code of Ethics and all related policies and procedures included in the Policy House of the group, in all of the activities performed by or on behalf of the OpCo

Food / Feed Safety
Coordinates the implementation of food/feed safety for the OpCo, consistent with corporate and legal requirements in countries of production and of consumption, in order to produce healthy and nutritious food/feed for human/animal consumption

Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration or related fields
MBA or relevant masters degree is preferred
Language proficiency: Swahili (or other local languages in Uganda) is preferred
10+ years work experience in animal feed, manufacturing or related industries with significant experience in senior management roles
Experience working in a multinational business with proven track record of business development, strategy execution, operational management and financial performance

Candidates from all nationalities are invited to apply for this position. If you’re interested in becoming the next General Manager in Uganda, please submit your application via the link below.