Managing Director

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Job Description

The Calmer Co provides natural solutions to calm nerves, support mind and muscle relaxation and induce sleep.

The Managing Director is responsible for, under the direction of the Calmer Company Board, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, recommending viable and strategic options for business development/growth, implementing approved Board decisions and ensuring the management team implements Board directives, key Corporate Plan strategies and attains annualized Corporate Plan performance targets. The role is also responsible for maintaining direct operational and strategic links with all the stakeholders.

Outcomes

Capital Stakeholders (Owners)
1. Key partners and shareholders are informed and confident
Trusted relationships with key partners and stakeholders ensure confidence in company management Point of contact for shareholders provided, in line with good governance principles and practice
Organisational Stakeholders
1. Robust Corporate Governance
Culture that promotes good governance, compliance, integrity and transparency established and continuously promoted Well-informed Board ensured Quality and timeliness of  administrative, financial, operational and other reports of interest to the Board delivered Ad-hoc information requests from the Board effectively and efficiently addressed Robust periodic management meetings led and guided where relevant Robust relationship management ensured with key external stakeholders
2. Strategic leadership
Strategic Plan and Corporate Vision developed and effectively communicated throughout the organisation Company operational strategies, business activities and growth are aligned to the strategic plan and vision Policies and practices that promote business viability and growth implemented Leadership in the attainment of key Corporate Plan strategies and performance targets delivered New markets/business opportunities identified, assessed and established where relevant Leadership in business negotiations ensured
3. Operational Leadership
Budgets and targets are established and achieved Deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company is maintained and communicated effectively Operational and procedural compliance as well as operational audits are timely and accurate Plant and equipment usage/maintenance optimised Health and safety compliant workplace OHS audits are timely and accurate Sales and Marketing functions are appropriately supported and targets achieved Effective Human Capital Management oversight include inter alia: Management and employee motivation strengthened  A productive, safe, healthy, motivated and environmentally-aware workforce Staff satisfaction and motivation monitored
4. Financial management/oversight
Prudent financial management oversight: Realistic, growth oriented annual budgets developed, endorsed by the Board and achieved Commercially viable operations P&L, Balance Sheet and Casflow monitoring Risk assessment/management Financial integrity Trusted advice to the Board of Directors with regard to investment risk and return Capital allocation Capital projects managed Timely submission of statutory returns Strict financial discipline ensured
5. Well-informed Board and management team
Quality and timeliness of budget projections and performance reporting maintained at all times Quality and timeliness of board papers and board presentations maintained at all times Robust contributions towards monthly/periodic management meetings ensured Ad-hoc information requests by management and the board, for decision-making purposes, addressed effectively and in a timely manner High-level business negotiations effectively contributed to as and when required Quality advice, both general and technical (where relevant) provided to management and the board as and when required
6. Calmer's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Product's Stakeholders
1. Relationship Management
Effective contractual obligations with local suppliers, service providers and distributors established and appropriately managed/strengthened Favourable contracts maintained with suppliers

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Strategic Development	Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Negotiation	Reach agreement through discussion and compromise.
Innovation	Use original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Global Environment	Respond to globally driven changes in the organisation’s environment.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Degree in Business or Commerce
Desirable
Degree	Commerce, Engineering, Science

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Good management skills and proven experience in establishing and driving a performance-based working environment
2. Proven experience in creating effective and productive relationships with customers
3. Proven experience in managing employee performance, training and development as well as the productivity of the company
4. Proven experience in developing annual Business Development plans
5. Proven experience in monitoring, reviewing and reporting on annual business plan deliverables to the Board
6. Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
7. Possess demonstrated level of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in the beverage sector

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Board of Directors
All employees
External
Statutory Authorities
Customers
Suppliers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Enthusiastic	Shows high levels of excitement and interest, and expresses positive feelings.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Interpersonal Styles
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Thinking Styles
Decisive	Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.