Key Duties and Responsibilities by Function

Strategic Management

• Provide strategic advice to the Board of Directors so that there is an accurate view of the company’s future
• Prepare and implement detailed business plans, facilitating achievement by planning market development activities and cost-effective operations
• Analyze situations and provide solutions that will promote company’s growth
• Develop and execute business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals
• Develop and implement a commercial strategy that drives growth and profitability
• Provide advice and guidance to the senior management team

Operational Management

• Direct annual budgeting and planning process for the organization. Simultaneously direct long-range planning process.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization’s performance against budget, KPIs  and operational goals.
• Oversee the effectiveness and efficiency of all business functions; spearhead improvements to each function with input from employees across the company.
• Develop and support better structural reporting, information flow and management, business processes and organizational planning in a manner consistent with the company’s core values

External  Business Functions

• Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new business approaches, products, and distribution channels.
• Using knowledge of the market trends and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique production propositions and differentiators.
• Communicate and maintainlong-term relationships with authorities, shareholders, and business partners

Staff   Management

• Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved in all programs and services, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all staff and development opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage employee strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.
• Lead, coach, develop, mentor, and retain employees by providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance

Culture Management

• Spearhead a work environment that fosters culture that enables growth and engagement.
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and followed throughout the company
• Maintain positive and trust-based relations with employees, business partners, stakeholders and authorities

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, or related field; master’s degree and/or Ph.D.
• Relevant experience as managing director or related title in Manufacturing or Technology
• Knowledgeable on the latest manufacturing industry trends; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently
• Familiar with corporate law and management best practices
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
•  Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the company’s key stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers and partners