General Manager – Ross Central Africa, Zambia

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Aviagen Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified individual to fill the position of General Manager for Aviagen's operations in Zambia. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a sustainable and successful business strategy that drives growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in poultry production management and customer interaction, with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our business, including production, sales, technical support, finances, planning, customer service, logistics, administration, human resources, health and safety, and animal welfare compliance.

You will be expected to develop and implement a long-term business plan and annual budget to achieve agreed business goals, and to provide leadership at all levels of the organization. You will also be responsible for building relationships with joint venture partners, recruiting and mentoring new talent, and defining and implementing policies and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a long-term business plan and annual budget to achieve agreed business goals
  • Oversee day-to-day business operations, including production, sales, technical support, finances, planning, customer service, logistics, administration, human resources, health and safety, and animal welfare compliance
  • Provide leadership at all levels of the organization
  • Build relationships with joint venture partners
  • Recruit and mentor new talent
  • Define and implement policies and performance standards
  • Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching and support as needed
  • Assess departmental and company performance and devise plans for improvement
  • Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenues
  • Allocate budget resources for supplies, equipment, marketing, and personnel
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, company agreements, and relevant legal, health & safety, and fiscal regulations
  • Develop relationships with relevant government authorities and other organizations in the country and region to influence policy, regulation, and practices across the poultry industry
  • Ensure direct sales of Parent Stock chicks to customers in the region by developing long-term positive relationships with senior management teams, negotiating product mix, volumes, timing, and pricing
  • Ensure that technical service to customers (including specialist support on veterinary, incubation, and nutritional issues) actively supports the product performance and generates good quality data to feedback into the Production and R&D processes
  • Oversee and lead the GP production with the management of the production function to ensure an appropriate balance of meeting high demands for product volumes and quality while controlling costs and operating to established standards of welfare, health, and bio-security
  • Oversee the production, sales planning, and customer service functions to ensure that customer requirements are met, always in coordination with the local, European, and international planning teams
  • Lead the management team to ensure that employees are motivated and capable of achieving business goals through appropriate recruitment, training, appraisal, and organizational development strategies

Requirements

  • 10+ years' poultry experience in production management and customer interaction (relevant Bachelor's degree preferred)
  • Multinational stakeholder experience; significant experience in working across functions, cultures, geographies
  • Working joint venture partnership experience highly desirable
Competencies, Skills & Attributes
  • Communication: Increase management's effectiveness through active listening with superiors and subordinates as well as strong written communication skills
  • Delegation: Identify the best person (or people) for a particular task and act as a facilitator to motivate and direct the work
  • Time management: Prioritize tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines, streamline processes to maximize productivity
  • Negotiation and mediation: Find opportunities to resolve conflicts efficiently and favorably
  • Decision-making: Weigh the costs and benefits of various options to determine the best course of action to achieve company goals
  • Problem-solving: Analyze past and current performance and recommend objectives to improve productivity and profitability
  • Language: Proficiency in English (must) & any other language skill (desirable)
  • Working abroad experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and working with JV partners is an advantage

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