GENERAL MANAGER 628 views

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RESPONSIBLE TO: CHIEFOPERATIONS OFFICER; CHEMPLEX CORPORATION LIMITED.
ROLE PROFILE: The General Manager for Zimbabwe Phosphates Industries Limited (ZimPhos) is a Senior Executive who oversees the company’s daily business operations and the various operational functions, implements business strategics and optimizes the organization’s operational capabilities at ZimPhos. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the Production, Engineering, Technical, Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management, Human Resources, Procurement, Finance and Sales functions. The role reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Chemplex Corporation Limited and ensures practical realization of the company vision whilst fostering a cohesive business culture. The role will be on a five (5) year fixed term contract renewable once based on performance.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
⦁ Set and drive ZimPhos’s vision, strategy, and hiring plans.
⦁ Implement business strategies aligned with ZimPhos and Chemplex Group objectives.
⦁ Develop sustainable growth strategies for the fertilizer and chemicals business by translating company strategy into actionable goals.
⦁ Oversee operational plans’ implementation whilst ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering effective stakeholder communication.
⦁ Manage annual plans, budgets, and profitability goals, coordinating mining, production, maintenance, purchasing, finance, human resources safety, and quality assurance functions.
⦁ Maintain relationships with government, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders whilst promoting positive industrial relations and strategic partnerships.
⦁ Monitor production and cost budgets, develop robust business cases for new operations and upgrades, and optimize capital investments.
⦁ Drive operational efficiency, align departmental goals with strategy, and promote a performance-driven culture.
⦁ Manage talent recruitment, development, and retention, ensuring effective implementation of standard operating procedures and succession plans.
⦁ Ensure market availability, achieve growth targets for ZimPhos products, and implement projects to support business expansion while optimizing human resources utilization and stakeholder relations.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
⦁ A technical Degree such as B.Sc. Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Enginccring/Chcmistry or Busincss- related qualification.
⦁ An MB A or MBL is a must have qualification.
⦁ A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in executive leadership roles in industrial manufacturing operations
⦁ Effective communication and presentation skills to convey operational issues to stakeholders.
⦁ Knowledge of ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 standardsVACANCY: