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General Manager (Agriculture / Milling / Manufacturing / GM) - Caribbean, Cork
Client: GATESOURCE HR
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Views: 5
Posted: 13.02.2025
Expiry Date: 30.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
GateSource HR Agribusiness Division is partnering with an industry leader with operations and subsidiaries in multiple countries. To support its growth, we are looking for a General Manager to direct all activities for the management and communication in manufacturing.
General Description:
The General Manager will oversee the entirety of a contemporary food processing facility situated in the Caribbean. Key duties involve managing industrial operations, fostering business growth, and ensuring profitability by implementing a strategic plan through collaborative efforts, thorough analysis, and innovative thinking. This includes formulating comprehensive business plans encompassing both short and long-term goals, budgets, and performance indicators.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Direct supervision of operations, including Quality Assurance, Milling Operations, Maintenance, and product storage.
* Development and execution of strategic business plans.
* Providing guidance to senior management for their short and long-term plans.
* Offering insight into new product development and strategic commercial decisions.
* Overseeing new business projects and capital expenditures.
* Ensuring efficiency and optimization in production and distribution.
* Management and development of the management team.
* Reviewing and approving cost/profit center budgets.
* Ensuring cost control and margin maximization.
* Regular review of management reports and financial projections.
* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
* Engaging with stakeholders, partners, board of directors, and government officials as required.
* Monitoring inventory levels to avoid stock outs and maintain cost optimization.
* Cultivating relationships with key customers through regular visits.
* Implementing objective-based personnel performance reviews.
* Addressing legal and compliance matters with retained counsel.
* Managing employee relations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or related field.
* Over 10 years of management experience in industrial operations or food manufacturing.
* Understanding of agricultural commodities markets.
* Experience in managing operations in developing countries, with knowledge of food distribution being advantageous.
* Experience in addressing theft and fraud in a developing country setting.
* Experience working in the Caribbean Community.
* English speaking.
Benefits
* Full expatriate benefits (housing, utilities, transportation, health, dental, & vision insurance all covered 100% by the company).
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