Job Summary
A company with two decades in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry as a bottled water producing company is seeking a Unit Manager.
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Management level
Experience Length:
5 years
Job Description
To draw up and communicate a business plan annually so that direction and
objectives of the department are optimally planned, executed, and monitored in
line with CCBA iD’s strategic objectives.
To set performance goals together with the team so that team members know,
understand and can work effectively as a team towards those common goals and
purpose.
To drive WCM initiatives ensures that plans are executed on approved Lines.
To manage and support team leaders and team to achieve production, maintenance and
quality targets in a cost-effective manner.
To formulate and control expense and capital budgets so that expenses are planned
for and managed effectively within budgetary parameters.
To encourage, assist, support, and coach team leaders so that departmental targets,
performance and future challenges are achieved effectively.
To manage and facilitate conflict resolution within the unit to optimize unit
relationships and performance.
To sell, manage, implement and actively support change interventions and projects
to encourage the unit to internalize the change to meet operational targets.
To actively develop oneself to achieve career goals and to optimize individual and
unit performance/ productivity.
To solve systemic problems to save costs, minimize risk and losses, and to improve
productivity in line with benchmarks
Skills and competencies
Proven Leadership skills and management capability.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - clear capability and credibility to influence at all levels.
Highly developed analytical skills with excellent problem-solving capability
Attention to detail and commitment to quality is non-negotiable.
Ability to train and coach team (s).
Is a logical thinker with the ability to determine quick solutions when problems arise
Ability to reflect and analyze with precision
Ability to be pragmatic, and able to place equal emphasis on quality and productivity
Ability to be systematic, analytic and foster high-quality outputs
Assertiveness
Negotiation skills
Understanding of The Manufacturing Way / WCM / Lean practices and principles.
Detailed knowledge of Manufacturing processes.
A good understanding of the Change Management process and OD principles.
Excellent MS Office skills
Good organizational abilities.
A self-motivated person with high energy level.
Continuous Improvement mind-set
Ability to identify gaps and initiate improvement activities.
Understanding of SHE policies and procedures
Financial interpretation
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