General Manager – Operations (Manufacturing)

Confidential Company; Moçambique; Presencial; BRL 600 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The General Manager Operations leads a large-scale manufacturing facility to align production, maintenance, procurement, supply chain and quality with strategic objectives, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

The role requires setting strategy, improving plant performance, and building a high-performance team while overseeing safety, continuous improvement, and capital projects to deliver results.

Qualificações

• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degrees in engineering with MBA preferred.
• Experience: minimum 20 years in large-scale manufacturing or heavy industry; 10+ years in senior leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement overall operational strategy in line with corporate objectives.
• Lead manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, procurement, supply chain, logistics, and quality functions.

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

MBA or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering Management, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The General Manager Operations is accountable for the overall management and performance of the manufacturing facility ensuring alignment with the organization s strategic objectives while achieving operational excellence across all business functions The role oversees Production Engineering Maintenance Planning Procurement Supply Chain Warehousing Quality Health Safety and other operational support functions to ensure the efficient delivery of business objectives The position is expected to drive continuous improvement initiatives optimize operational efficiency lead capital investment projects implement digital transformation initiatives and build a high-performance organizational culture that supports sustainable business growth

Key Responsibilities

1 Executive Leadership

The General Manager Operations shall Develop and implement the overall operational strategy in alignment with corporate objectives Provide executive leadership across all manufacturing and operational functions Establish annual operational objectives and monitor business performance Drive a culture of operational excellence accountability innovation and continuous improvement Ensure alignment between operational priorities and long-term business strategy Lead organizational transformation initiatives to improve competitiveness and sustainable growth Build and maintain a high-performing leadership team Represent the company with customers suppliers government authorities and strategic stakeholders

2 Manufacturing Operations

The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe efficient and profitable operation of the manufacturing facility by Leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets Maximizing plant productivity while maintaining world-class quality standards Ensuring manufacturing resources are effectively utilized Eliminating operational bottlenecks Monitoring Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE Driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives across all production areas Improving manufacturing efficiency through operational excellence programs Supporting business expansion through increased production capacity Monitoring plant performance using operational KPIs Ensuring uninterrupted production through effective cross-functional coordination

3 Production Excellence

The role will Ensure manufacturing processes consistently achieve customer specifications Optimize production scheduling and resource allocation Improve manufacturing flexibility to meet changing customer demands Reduce production losses through continuous improvement initiatives Drive process standardization across production operations Promote operational discipline and best manufacturing practices Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions where necessary Ensure product quality remains a key operational priority

4 Engineering Maintenance Leadership

The General Manager shall provide strategic leadership for Engineering and Maintenance functions by Developing long-term asset management strategies Ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability Supporting preventive predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs Driving Total Productive Maintenance TPM initiatives Managing capital replacement and equipment modernization plans Improving plant reliability through engineering innovation Supporting automation and process optimization initiatives Ensuring engineering projects are completed safely on schedule and within budget

5 Supply Chain Procurement Logistics

The General Manager is responsible for ensuring an integrated and efficient supply chain that supports uninterrupted manufacturing operations while optimizing cost inventory and supplier performance Key Responsibilities Develop and oversee the organization s supply chain strategy Ensure timely procurement of raw materials spare parts consumables and services Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement costs and supplier performance Ensure effective inventory planning and warehouse management Monitor inbound and outbound logistics to support production and customer requirements Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and business partners Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements Drive continuous improvement across procurement logistics and inventory management processes

6 Quality Operational Excellence

The General Manager shall ensure that the organization consistently delivers products that meet customer expectations and international quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement Key Responsibilities Promote a company-wide quality culture Ensure compliance with customer specifications and international standards Support Quality Management Systems ISO and other applicable standards Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas Monitor quality performance and customer feedback Drive corrective and preventive action programs Promote Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma TPM and Operational Excellence methodologies

7 Financial Commercial Management

The General Manager is accountable for achieving sustainable financial performance through effective operational planning and cost management Key Responsibilities Develop annual operating budgets and business plans Monitor operational expenditure OPEX and capital expenditure CAPEX Improve manufacturing profitability Drive productivity improvement initiatives Review financial performance and operational KPIs Support strategic investment decisions Optimize manufacturing costs while maintaining quality and customer service Ensure effective financial governance across operations

8 People Leadership Organizational Development

People Leadership Organizational Development Key Responsibilities Build and develop high-performing leadership teams Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous learning Lead succession planning and talent development initiatives Promote employee engagement and retention Ensure workforce planning aligns with business objectives Drive performance management across all operational functions Support diversity and inclusion initiatives Maintain positive employee relations

9 Health Safety Sustainability

Health Safety Sustainability Key Responsibilities Promote Zero Harm culture throughout the organization Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation and international standards Lead environmental sustainability initiatives Ensure effective emergency preparedness Promote risk management and hazard identification Monitor HSE performance across all departments

Education-Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline.MBA or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering Management, or a related field is highly preferred.Experience-Minimum 20 years of progressive experience within large-scale manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.Minimum 10 years in a senior executive leadership role.Proven experience managing multi-functional manufacturing operations.Experience in cable manufacturing, aluminium, copper, metals, mining, smelters, or other continuous process industries is highly preferred.Strong experience leading large, multicultural teams.Demonstrated success in driving operational transformation, productivity improvement, and business growth.