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Date Posted: Tuesday, August 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the job
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.
On behalf of our client, a leading commercial-Agriculture and manufacturing entity, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Assistant General Manager to work in Jinja, Uganda.

Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager will be a member of the company’s Senior Management Team (SMT), and will assist the General Manager in running the day-to-day functioning of the Education, Administration, Safety Health and Environment,ISO-Certification, Stores, fleet and Hospital functions. He/she will design policies, and budgets that promote the company’s vision and mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the General Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing the overall operations of the sugar factory in coordination with heads of the department.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the factory operations with the help of HODS.
• Implement best practices and innovative techniques to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Oversee inventory control activities, including stock levels, procurement, storage, and logistics.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and minimize inventory waste.
• Assist in the development and management of the operational budget. Monitor expenses, analyze variances, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality.
• Review and summarise various reports received at the General Manager’s office periodically.
• Coordinate with Heads of the departments on behalf of General Manager for various tasks completions.
• Represent the General Manager in various forums i.e. internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Maintain effective communication channels to address concerns, resolve issues, and build relationships with trade, corporate social responsibility forums, and other government and stakeholder engagements.
• Collaborate with other HODs/senior management members to formulate and implement the company strategy.
• Evaluate overall performance by analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data and metrics.
• Prepare regular reports on production, quality, and operational performance. Analyse data, identify trends and provide insights to the General Manager for informed decision-making.
• Manage relationships with partners/Stakeholders and act as the first point of contact for different stakeholders from time to time.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk assessment and building processes based on the company’s business goals.
• Measure the efficiency of systems and procedures, tracking business results, and monitoring production key performance indicators.
• Communicate the vision and mission of the company across all levels.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competence:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field.
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• 15-20 years of experience in a manufacturing environment at senior role or a similar role in a related industry is a plus.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Experience in governance and stakeholder management is added an advantage.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics. <br/

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting how their experience is relevant to the Duties and Responsibilities described above to hr.s@ug.pwc.com  by not later than Monday 11 Sept 2023. The CV must include 3 referees including their e-mail address and telephone number.


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