General Manager Jobs

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and carry out the strategy for Griffith Crown Foods (GCF) to grow revenue, margins, and market share.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations for the leadership team.
• Turn the strategy into yearly plans with measurable results.

Operational Management:

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing and supply chain operations (focusing on service, quality, and cost).
• Run a strong Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process that connects demand, supply, and financial plans.
• Drive ongoing improvements and productivity in all areas.

Financial Oversight:

• Take full responsibility for the profit and loss (P&L) through Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), not just gross profit.
• Manage working capital: Set and meet targets for accounts receivable (days sales outstanding – DSO), accounts payable (days payable outstanding – DPO), and days of inventory (DOI); improve cash flow and inventory management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; spot risks and opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Represent GCF to internal and external stakeholders; share performance and plans openly.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls (separation of duties, approvals, and audit readiness).
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethics, and safety.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across functions (Operations, Commercial, Finance, R&D, HR).
• Build succession plans, boost engagement, and develop skills; coach leaders to achieve results.

Innovation and Growth:

• Work with R&D and Commercial teams to speed up innovation and bring products to market.
• Shorten time-to-market and increase value from new products.

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Make quick, data-based decisions that balance revenue, margins, service, and cash.
• Solve complex issues involving production, inventory, and customer needs.
• Prevent risks ahead of time; raise issues with clear options and effects.

Working Relationships:

Internal

• Reports to both GM, Griffith Foods Africa and GM, Crown Food Group.
• Supervises leaders in Manufacturing/Operations, Supply Chain, Sales/Commercial, Finance, R&D, and HR (direct or matrix reporting).
• Works with the Africa Leadership Team as a peer.
• Regular contact with IMEA Supply Chain, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Quality Assurance/Regulatory, and Shared Services teams.

External

• Key customers, suppliers, auditors, and regulators.

Qualification and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, or Engineering.
• MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years in senior leadership with proven P&L responsibility in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or process manufacturing.
• Strong skills in managing working capital (AR, AP, DOI) and experience with S&OP.
• Experience leading teams in a matrix or dual-reporting setup.

Work Environment

• Mainly based at the site or office, with occasional travel to plants, customers, and partners (local and international).
• Flexible schedule to meet operational and customer demands.