General Manager at Elkris Foods Nigeria Limited

Elkris Foods Nigeria Limited is an innovative Food Manufacturing company in Nigeria, specifically devoted to developing and producing healthier alternatives to garri, pounded yam, fufu etc; using a double-fibre natural swallow product known to contain scientifically-proven diabetes and cholesterol regulatory ingredients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Must have acted in the capacity of at least Assistant General Manager (Operations-General Management) for one of the top Food Manufacturing companies in Nigeria
• Proven ability to set up systems and procedures.
• Highly abreast and experienced in general management
• Proven ability to manage an organization and implement policies.
• Proven ability and experience in sales & marketing
• Minimum of Ten years in organizational management/Leadership
• Must be an Administrator
• A strategist.
• Master’s Degree qualification.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day running of the organization.
• Responsible for managing a team of managers and the entire business operations of the organization.
• Responsible for ensuring that the company’s / corporate sales target monthly/quarterly / yearly are met unfailingly.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all organization’s operations. Solely responsible for improving performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through the implementation of effective strategies and methods
• Direct and oversee all operational aspects including production, warehouse & Logistics, accounts, human resources, administration & procurement, customer service, and sales in accordance with the company’s vision, mission, and objectives
• Provide Leadership and vision by assisting the Directors and staff with the development of long-range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on strategies:
  • Formulate and execute the company’s strategic plan.
  • Establish and lead the execution of operation strategy.
• Set and achieve key performance targets for sales, delivery cost, expenses, and other measurements of operational performance.
• Identify, create, develop new market opportunities and manage all sales-related activities covering setting and strictly monitoring of sales targets and ensures continuous cost / expenses reduction, quality improvement, product sales in all market channels, and growth in the business.
• Communicate operational /sales results, activities to Top management, and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement.
• Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community, and organizations; enforcing ethical business practices.
• Bringthe best out of managers and personnel by providing training, coaching, Learning & development, and motivation.
• Produces marketing ideas and contents and implement the same in a planned manner to reach the company’s consumers.
• Plan and review sales and marketing activities, results, and expectations with personnel on a regular basis
• Plan and assign tasks to managers and subordinates and monitor them from time to time.
• Responsible for steering the company to the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission, and long-term goals.
• Constantly providing strategic advice to the Managing director so that he can have an accurate view of the market and the company’s future.
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times.
• Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments, and business ventures as directed by the Managing director.
• Act as the public speaker and public relations representatives of the company in ways that strengthen the Elkris profile.
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.

Deadline: 31st December, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@elkrisfoods.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.