Sons Industries   Plc would like to invite qualified and experienced candidates for the following position.

Reported to: General Manager

WORK PLACE: Addis Ababa head office and Sebeta where the factory is located, frequently travel to the factory

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling all the functions of the factory.
• Draw short, medium and long-term strategic and operational plans for the business and present to the General Manager
• Responsible for the overall performance of the company. Present periodic strategic and operational reports.
• Provide overall leadership to the team.
• Ensure the achievement of impact, financial and sustainability targets and objectives.
• Manage the external relationships with external parties and the immediate community.

Specific

• Provide overall leadership to the team and ensure alignment of overall objectives.
• Systematize, direct, manage and control all functions of the factory. Draw short, medium and long term strategic and operational plans for the organization and present for approval;
• Meet planned targets and performance standards; report on overall performance at the periodic intervals or as and when required.
• Ensure that the Factory operates on an approved budget, monitor its implementation, and update the leadership.
• Oversee and approve the employment, assignment and termination of employees of all categories to ensure adherence to business’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the closure and audit of the book of accounts is timely. Review external audit reports, internal audit and inspection reports and act appropriately.
• Ensure the protection of company assets; manage and approve insurance and other appropriate measures.
• Identify the key performance parameters for monitoring the performance and comparing it to targets
• Assesse the current / future business development and its impact on the overall company performance.
• Any other duties as and when required.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, economics or related field with more than 12 years’ experience of which at least 8 years at senior managerial level OR Bachelor’s degree with more than 15 years’ experience, of which at least 10 years at managerial level.
• Exceptional project management capacity, coupled with good computer skills in using MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Afan Oromo
• Commitment to the capacity building of staff based on mutual respect and a collaborative approach.
• Working in manufacturing firm is preferable

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a flexible approach to work. High professional and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning skill, organizing and coordinating skills
• Structured and process oriented. Excellent time-manager who can balance multiple priorities.
• Good communicator and comfortable to work in a team environment.