GENERAL MANAGER FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES: OPERATIONS FUNCTION • Direct the company in keeping with its vision & goals • Implement & monitor strategic plans • Implement & monitor company policy • Maintain the organization’s structures & systems • Implement & uphold the company’s culture, values and behaviour • Drive the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flows, business goals and objectives • Develop & implement growth strategies • Work closely with the Sales & Marketing manager in developing, implementing & monitoring a strategic sales & marketing plan and determining annual sales forecasts • Work closely with the Plant manager in setting the annual production schedule maintaining output targets • Work closely with the Purchasing & Logistics manager in determining annual materials requirements & materials import schedule & their logistics • Ensure all regulatory & statutory compliance • Write operations & financial reports and make presentations to the Managing Director, the board, shareholders & lenders FINANCE FUNCTION • Work closely with the FM to prepare annual budgets & cash flows • Allocate and manage budget resources • Prioritize funds disbursements for projects; complete risk analyses HR FUNCTION • Build, motivate and maintain a high performing management team • Develop incentives & a climate of offering information & opinions • Provide mentoring as a key to management career development program QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Minimum • MBA/MA in Finance/Marketing/Management/ Accounting/ Strategic Management Certifications: Certified Management Accountant (CMA)/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/ Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)/ Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) • Min. 7 years Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience in senior management or similar position • Non-standard work schedule - Long hours, weekends, flexible hours & travel SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: • Excellent Critical reasoning and analytical skills • Big picture thinking but detail oriented • Strong written & verbal communication skills • Strong organization, change management & project management skills • Strong time management skills, able to multi task • Strong Leadership traits with a track for solving problems quickly & decisively; • Strong business acumen with proven ability to negotiate  Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources • Ability to analyze and interpret financial data • Advanced knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) & advanced working knowledge of quality systems • Advanced knowledge of governing regulatory law and requirements • Strong knowledge of public relations principles and practices • Ability to identify and secure funding / revenue sources. • Ability to keep up to date with industry trends, technology & modern business practices • Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government • Excellent computer & it skills advanced MS office and professional accounting & enterprise resource management software Start Date: ASAP