Vacancy for Managing Director In a Major Manufacturing Company

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) – Our client, a major player in the Manufacturing industry, desires to hire an experienced candidate to manage its plant’s operation and fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director
Reference Number: 130-PEO00924
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Job Description

• This permanent position is well suited to an individual who has strong people and operations management track record and should have effectively performed in a similar role.

Requirements

• Minimum first Degree in Engineering
• MBA or Masters in Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline is required
• Professional membership in relevant industry association is required
• Minimum of 20 years cognate experience in a related industry, 8 out of which must have been spent at a senior management level and relating with the Board
• Deep and extensive knowledge in the production of HDPE and UPVC pipes, injection and laboratory quality control.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitors the effective implementation of Board decisions and management of the company budget and statutory / Management information reports and accounts
• Seeks approval of the Chairman before embarking on any capital expenditure i.e. purchase of raw materials and spare parts
• Prepares and present periodic business performance reports to the Chairman and make recommendations for improvement
• Oversees the execution of Technical Partnerships and similar agreements and ensures that the company optimizes benefits from such relationships
• Works closely with the Chairman in liaising with suppliers, government and/or regulatory bodies, ensuring that the Company’s interests are presented and protected and statutory returns are made as appropriate
• Collaborates with the Chairman to determine the cost of products and also for introduction to customers, government officials, government agencies and contractors
• Reviews and develops new sustainability and social responsibility initiatives that meet the current industry and business demands
• Initiates strategies and oversees the implementation of programmes which foster a peaceful and mutually beneficial relationship between the Company and its host communities
• Manages its corporate image and ensures that Heads of Departments operate in a way that sustains and/or enhances the Company’s reputation and brand equity
• Acts as image-maker and represents the Company at public events. Manages information dissemination to the press and the public at large
• Monitors compliance to relevant Company policies, procedures and regulatory provisions
• Develops and ensures co-operation amongst the management and staff by promoting a culture of teamwork, common purpose and shared values.
• Liaises with the Chairman on a weekly basis to set and agree the direction for growth and other high level corporate strategies
• Provides strategic direction and oversight to the Management team to drive towards profitable and sustainable growth
• Articulates and ensures effective implementation of the Company’s business strategies and growth plans
• Oversees the translation of high level corporate strategies and growth plans into business and operational strategies
• Leads the implementation of defined corporate culture, change management initiatives and company-wide annual business planning and budgeting process
• Creates an enabling environment that will empower Management and staff to commit to achieving set goals and objectives and proactively respond to opportunities and challenges in the business environment
• Manages the Company’s risk profile in line with the extent and categories of risks identified as acceptable by the Board

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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Application Deadline 14th September, 2018.