Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
General Manager - Manufacturing

Our client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to implement the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit a results driven and highly motivated individual to fill the position of a General Manager - Manufacturing.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for providing overall leadership, oversight, and day to day supervision of the EPS Factory as an independent business enterprise.
• Develop and recommend to the NHC Management and Board of Directors long term strategies, and business plans for the Factory; and advise on the performance of the Factory and all matters relating to the Factory's strategy.
• Formulate the EPS strategic plan and ensure continuous achievement of set goals and objectives.
• Lead the development of the annual budgeting process for the EPS Factory.
• Oversee effective implementation of policy decisions at both strategic and operational levels, including proper internal monitoring and control systems/procedures.
• Prepare relevant business proposals and Factory marketing plans.
• Responsible for branding the Factory and its products and publicizing the EPS building technology.
• Provide strategic direction on matters relating to business performance, capital investments and business opportunities and changes to enhance profitability and shareholder value.
• Ensure effective management and utilization of the financial, human capital and other resources to meet the operational, statutory, and commercial objective of the Factory.
• Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends in the building and construction industry to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Factory and business; and initiating the necessary logistical steps.
• Proactively forge and maintain strategic business relations with key stakeholders to market mutually beneficial and profitable products.
• Prepare regular and periodic financial reports to the board that provide a strategic direction and qualitative assessment on the achievement of the planned financial goals for the EPS Factory.
• Develop and communicate the EPS Factory’s financial targets including top line revenue growth, cost containment and net income.
• Judicious cost management and cost containment, without hampering growth, while driving the achievement of the Factory's profit levels as set by the annual budget.
• Monitor and review operational processes to maximize efficiency.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance in the Factory.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or Business-related degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 14 years’ experience, with at least five (5) years' senior management within a commercial business entity/ environment preferably manufacturing/ production environment.
• Post-graduate qualification in Built environment, or Engineering and/or Management will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate leadership, commercial acumen, strategy formulation and execution skills, board reporting skills.
• Knowledge of statutory legislations governing the housing sector/manufacturing/ production is desirable; and
• Possess strong organizational and stakeholder management skills and ability to grasp business risks and make sound decisions.

Key Competencies for all positions:
• Knowledge of computerized systems relevant to the position;
• Highly analytical individual with ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and with ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
• Demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills and an effective communicator;
• Personal integrity with good work ethics and knowledge of principles of good corporate governance; and
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:
• Valid Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance Certificate/ Valid Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Duly completed and stamped First Schedule (S.13) Self Declaration form from EACC
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Remuneration & Employment Terms
• Grade 14 - Gross: Ksh. 268,483 - 380,743 per month
• All positions will be on a three (3) year renewable contract and successful candidates will be subject to performance contracting

Work Hours: 8

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