Managing Executive

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Johannesburg is seeking a senior manager with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate must possess an MBA or equivalent degree and demonstrate excellence in strategic planning, operational management, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include implementing company strategies, overseeing financial performance, and fostering a motivated workforce. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact business outcomes, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 10 years' senior management experience, with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong financial management skills and decision-making ability.
• Excellent strategic planner with adaptability to changes.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational strategies per Company business plans.
• Ensure all processes are in place and followed.
• Lead company towards achieving its strategic objectives.
• Oversee company finances and monitor performance against budgets.

Skills

Senior management experience

Business acumen

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBA or Business/Engineering Degree

Job description

Qualifications

• MBA, Business degree or Engineering Degree (ideal)
• 10 years' senior management experience or more; with at least 5 years in the manufacturingindustry.
• Business Acumen: Must have a customer first execution philosophy. Demonstrate awareness of business and industry dynamics. Ability to analyze technology trends and operational business issues and make informed decisions.
• Adaptability: Must demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to changing environments (expected and unexpected). Ability to evolve own ideas and solutions in response to changing circumstances.
• Diversity Mindset: Must have an awareness and openness to diversity promote inclusion and sharing of ideas and convey respect for different perspectives.
• Design Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to use different problem-solving strategies and select the one that best meets the requirements of the situation. Keep the big picture of the problem in mind while focusing on its specifics.
• Communication: Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret the needs of all stakeholders, respond to their needs, and manage expectations.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders in the pursuit of common goals. Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage large teams with influence.
• Decision Making: Must be a proven leader and manager, able to take charge and act assertively without guidance. Use business criteria and values to evaluate alternative courses of action. Make a timely choice based on the options and information available.
• Results-Driven: Focus on desired results and business outcomes. Must be both a problem solver and a risk taker. Define performance standards in terms of doing what is appropriate (and doing it well). Work to achieve goals despite barriers or difficulties.
• Relationship management: Must be able to engage, build and manage relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate the ability to handle and resolve conflict situations to ensure ongoing goal achievement.
• Technical leadership and applying of technical skills.
• Ability to develop, formulate strategy and implement it.
• Ability to manage task lists and drive the closure of each point.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and approachable.
• Capable of handling responsibilities simultaneously.
• Creativity and proactive approach.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experienced management skills.
• Problem resolution through experience.
• Results orientated.
• Results oriented day to day management skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Sound financial management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strategic Thinker.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational strategies as per Company Strategic business plans.
• Leading company and ensuring all employees buy into company vision.
• Planning and implementing long term business strategies to achieve the companys
• objectives.
• Assists in terms of layout, specifically with regards to new and improved technology and systems.
• Ensure all required processes are in place to run the business and ensure these are followed.
• Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met.
• Maintain and develop strong working relationship with all clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure we drive and live the Company values through the business.
• Provide structure and company governance in accordance with accepted industry norms.
• Review and approval of specific contracts & T & Cs for new projects.
• Provide management support of key departmental managers, i.e. Sales and Marketing, Operations, Finance, and HR.
• Work with IT to identify and introduce technological advances to meet the company competitive objectives within the marketplace including computer-based software.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives and adherence to best practice.
• Work with Financial Manager to introduce financial management protocols.
• Work alongside HR to provide strong leadership and direction to the employees, ensuring a strong, motivated workforce at all times.
• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in maintenance, new equipment, infrastructure and skills.
• Communicate strategy, goals and results to employees in the Feedback sessions, twice a year.
• Ensure management team is correctly positioned and staffed to effectively manage each critical part of each business effectively and provide proper, detailed, timeous feedback.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Analyse data to inform operational decisions or activities.
• Analyse operational records to improve efficiency.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
• Oversee company finances.
• Monitor and control companys performance and finances in accordance with budgets
• approved by board.
• Ensure strict adherence to the financial procedures as required by the Financial Manager.
• Analyse and monitor actual results against budgets/forecasts on a monthly basis at the level of detail.
• Responsibility for tight control of budget with emphasis on expenditure and tight control of overhead cost.
• Assist with preparation of cash flow forecasts, where necessary.
• Manage company Cash Flow through a drive to Invoicing clients and ensure project manufacturing milestones are met.
• Review 3-month future cash flow forecast and plan the business appropriately.
• Review the amount of Project guarantees / bonds periodically.
• Ensure forex coverage is in place and risk thereof is suitably managed.
• Review month end finances and month end closures
• Develop, set and execute sales strategies and market plans to fulfil targets and deliver maximum margin, in line with the Business Unit strategy and targets.
• Identify improvements to commercial procedures as and when necessary.
• Communicate the strategy and its objectives to the sales team.
• Monitor and analyze market and competitor activity, trends and demands, and ensure action plans are implemented.
• Take responsibility for achieving set sales objectives and operational costs targets.
• Take responsibility for the commercial performance of all products/product ranges.
• Ensure up to date market research and appropriate information on target markets and new opportunities.
• Monitor competition, economic indicators, and industry trends.
• Develop strategic initiatives and sales plans to grow the sales footprint and manage the sales function nationally.
• Ensure ComCom (and other relevant) legislative compliance.
• Direct management, motivation and development of direct reporting lines.
• Set up weighted objectives for direct reporting lines, linked to business objectives.
• Conduct regular individual meetings with reporting lines.
• Conduct annual Performance Reviews with Middle Management in line with Company guidelines.
• Staff recognition
• Ensure that relevant company and departmental initiatives are communicated to employees.
• Monitor and approve direct report leave.
• Implementation and roll-out of BEE strategy including the legal interaction and completion of the necessary legal documentation.
• Ensuring compliance to all company systems, guidelines and policies.
• Review and approve policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a motivated workforce at all times and take personal interest in employees.
• In liaison with the Human Resource Department; appraise performance of subordinates.
• Conduct final round interviews with key candidates for critical positions.
• Attend/Chair disciplinary enquiries when necessary.
• Manage the IT team.
• Provide necessary support to the team.
• Conduct annual performance reviews.
• Operations
• Budget Control
• Proactive management of perceived future challenges and problems.
• Manage the shortcomings and failures within the company proactively and efficiently and ensure that the loop is properly closed on each event.
• Ensure a safe workplace without risk to health.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance to legislative requirements.
• Oversee improvement of procedures affecting the schedule, quality, and cost of manufactured products.
• Change Management
• Apply a structured methodology and lead change management activities.
• Assure the alignment of change activities with organisational strategic objectives and define a change management strategy.
• Assess the change impact and organisational readiness for changes.
• Identify and manage anticipated resistance and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Coach and assist senior managers in fulfilling the role of change sponsors and change drivers.
• Provide direct support and coaching to line managers and supervisors as they facilitate transitions with their direct reports.
• Consult and coach project teams and assist in integrating change management activities into project plans.
• Support organisational design and definition of roles and responsibilities.
• Reporting
• Evaluating performance and the company growth plan by compiling, analysing and interpreting data and metrics with frequent management reporting and forecasting to the