General Manager

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Job Description

Viti Foods Ltd manufactures canned fish for local and export markets. Canning a range of Tuna and Mackerel products under its own brands as well as contract manufacturing for a variety of retailers and international traders ensures Viti Foods continues to produce at optimum volumes ensuring maximum factory efficiency.

The General Manager Viti Foods is accountable for the leadership, management and control of all activities within Viti Foods Pte Limited in accordance to the strategic direction of the CJ Patel Group and VFPL's commercial viability, product quality, people safety and environmental sustainability. This position reports to the Group General Manager Manufacturing, CJ Patel Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Capital Stakeholders (Owners)
1. Well informed management
Timeliness, quality and accuracy of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports ensured Weekly reports to Group General Manager Manufacturing  Board Paper submitted timely and supports business decision making Monthly KPI Reports and monthly reports to COO/CFO/CEO submitted timely and supports business decision making Quarterly management and board meetings Company Operational / Financial Reports submitted timely and supports business decision making Quality production related advice, both general and technical provided to management as and when required Ad-hoc information requests by board, management and shareholders, for decision-making purposes, addressed in a timely manner and accuracy of information maintained at all times
Organisational Stakeholders
1. Strategically focused organisation
Strategic plan for one - three years developed, implemented and managed Commercial viability ensured  Manufacturing and operational strategic plans developed and implemented to ensure maximum capacity utilization Policies, programs and objectives affecting the schedule, quality and cost of manufacturing products formulated on an accurate and timely basis  Corporate risk management plan ensured Corporate image of the organization managed Public relation strategies developed and implemented to optimize relationships with stakeholders
2. Operations efficacy ensured
Procurement, production, marketing, field and technical services and policies established and managed  Ethical business practices enforced Supplier relationship for all plant inputs managed Export operations managed Stakeholders managed Relations maintained with the following stakeholders                    Bio-security of Fiji Ministry of Health Ministry of Economy Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Labour  Factory operations optimized at all times  Technological advances Good manufacturing practices to be developed, implemented and managed at all times New manufacturing initiatives
3. Profitability maximized
Annual budgets are prepared, managed and met Department costs managed  to optimize value for money at all times                   Annual financial audit ensured and confirms full compliance  Profitability of individual units ensured by meeting and exceeding performance targets
4. Business Development ensures growth and broadening consumer base for VFL products
New projects utilizing new technology and financial opportunities developed and managed Marketing and quality assurance sections managed  New product development ensured New initiatives for competitive operation developed and implemented on a timely basis
5. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation
Factory certifications, British Retail Consortium (BRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), HACCP, ISO and external audits managed GMP system managed at all times Factory maintenance program is ensured on an accurate and timely basis Third party processors meet required standards at all times
6. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to all staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with management and HR Department Succession planning ensured
7. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
8. Viti Foods Pte Limited's values upheld and promoted at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

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.
Customer
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Science	Food Technology
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Business Management or Business Administration or related fields

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Track record as a strong leader and change manager
2. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and human capital management
3. Minimum of eight to ten years' experience in a Management role in a food processing factory
4. Computer literate and good documentation skills
5. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills
6. Knowledge in Food Safety Management System, Good Manufacturing Practices, labour handling, root cause analysis

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License
Police Clearance

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Management Team
All employees
Board of Directors
External
Regulators
Suppliers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Interpersonal Styles
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.