General Manager
Cdl Human Resource
Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting
Closing in 1 week from now
Role Purpose
- The GM will own the overall performance and day-to-day running of the business, covering Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Human Resources.
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on leader who can:
- Diagnose operational gaps
- Stabilize production and working capital
- Drive commercial performance with discipline and strategic clarity
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
- Lead end-to-end factory operations across diapers, sanitary pads, tissue converting, and pulping.
- Ensure consistent production planning, raw-material availability, and minimal downtime.
- Implement SOPs, efficiency standards, and quality assurance across all SKUs.
Financial & Working Capital Management
- Develop and execute working-capital recovery strategies.
- Optimize cash flow and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Drive cost control across energy, chemicals, labour, logistics, and procurement.
- Ensure financial discipline, reporting accuracy, and budgeting efficiency
Commercial & Market
- Strengthen sales, distribution, and route-to-market execution.
- Ensure product availability, timely order fulfilment, and stock health across regions.
- Support channel development, pricing strategy, and market intelligence.
- Monitor competitive activity and drive market share growth.
People & Culture
- Lead and mentor all department heads and operational teams.
- Build a performance-driven culture with accountability, professionalism, and respect.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, staff development, and fair employee management.
Strategic & Governance
- Support the MD in business strategy execution, risk management, and compliance.
- Maintain strong alignment with shareholders on business priorities and progress.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Financial management, FMCG manufacturing / factory management and commercial leadership roles.
- Proven experience in business turnaround, working capital management, and rapid scale-up.
Competencies
- Strong operational and financial acume
- Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving under pressure
- Ability to deliver results, enforce discipline, and drive accountability
- High integrity and ownership mindse
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