General Manager - Chemicals Factory (Multinational)

About our Client :

• Egypt was flashed 21 years ago, in 1998. It was the first plant, among many others of units all over the world, to be located in Middle East.
• Through an extensive sales network and an effective after-sales service, the company is able to cater to the needs of its customer worldwide: 30% of its production is in fact exported to over 40 different countries..

Purpose of the Position

• To support and direct the board of directors in devising short-, medium- and long-term strategies and plans.
• To ensure guidance and control over all activities in accordance with Corporate guidelines and to guarantee profitability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines company policies, objectives and main initiatives; is responsible for overall oversight of all activities in the company and leading the management team in all the areas of the business
• Formulates and implements plans and strategies, in close cooperation with the local Commercial Director, to make the company business profitable with a view to guarantee the achievement of short-, medium- and long-term objectives and ensuring company success
• Defines/proposes the budget and is responsible that the company meets its budgets and reaches its predetermined financial go
• He/she is responsible for the P&L of the local operation according to the proxies appointed, ensuring
• Ensures the correct performance of all activities associated with corporate plans involving the various
• Ensures availability of the resources (technical, production related, human, et) necessary to guarantee operation of the corporate functions in relation to the company budget.
• Defines and maintains an efficient organization and ensure management continuity and the necessary skills to reach the company objectives
• Provides inputs to manage human resources (recruitment, training and development, compensation, et) in collaboration with the managers of the different functions; manages industrial relations and all HR processes in collaboration with the Corporate HR & Organization Dept.
• Makes sure that the company policies and procedures, describing all the processes, are promptly updated and are fully respected by all employees and collaborators
• Ensures the enforcement of prevention and protection measures and ensures the implementation of information programs and staff training on safety and security in the workplace