Job Description

With the increase in demands for wood globally, the value chain starting from the wood-joining sector to end-users has experienced numerous changes to better-suit with the post-pandemic situation. An exciting General Manager position has just been made available in one of the most renowned Wood-Joining Company. Reporting directly to the Regional GM, the suitable candidate shall be an experienced General Manager/Director/Head of Operations from the Wood/Building Materials/ Interior Design Materials organizations executing the following responsibilities

With the increase in demands for wood globally, the value chain starting from the wood-joining sector to end-users has experienced numerous changes to better-suit with the post-pandemic situation. An exciting General Manager position has just been made available in one of the most renowned Wood-Joining Company. Reporting directly to the Regional GM, the suitable candidate shall be an experienced General Manager/Director/Head of Operations from the Wood/Building Materials/ Interior Design Materials organizations executing the following responsibilities:

Job Purpose

Lead, oversee, strategize, manage, and ensure the efficient allocation of resources (physical, human, and financial), with the goal of making significant contributions to the vision, mission, objectives, and business plans.

Primary Responsibilities * People and Culture: Foster a culture that aligns employees\' actions, emphasizing safety, ethics, employee development, customer-centric innovation, commitment fulfillment, and continuous improvement. Cultivate and nurture a high-performing team that consistently meets or surpasses performance standards in all aspects of their roles.

• Financial Performance: Achieve all annual financial targets for the Unit, ultimately exceeding shareholder expectations.
• Customer Service: Enhance customer loyalty and increase sales by delivering top-notch customer service and innovative sales solutions.
• Operations: Efficiently manage all business functions through a capable Unit Management Team to ensure effective business operations, optimal resource utilization, and the fulfillment of customer commitments, while striving to meet both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Business Development: Continuously enhance and adapt the business in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Systems and Controls: Safeguard the company\'s financial and physical assets by implementing efficient and accurate administrative, information system, and process controls.
• Personal Development: Invest in professional growth and job effectiveness through participation in educational programs and skill-based training.

To succeed in the position, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with cross-functional departments:

Qualifications and Skills

• Operational Management: Proven experience in leading, organizing, planning, and controlling operational units to achieve business objectives and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Demonstrates a strategic focus and the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Financial Business Acumen: Possesses a strong understanding of financial concepts, including financial statements, KPIs, cash flow management, pricing, costing, inventory management, and budgeting. Able to use financial information to make informed decisions and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Sales and Selling: Proven track record in managing relationships with key customers, consultative selling, negotiation, and understanding market dynamics.
• Technical/Industry Experience: Familiarity with high-volume made-to-order products, fit and install markets, and core business activities like lean manufacturing, capacity planning, procurement, logistics, and installations. Understanding of building processes and industry knowledge.
• Systems and Processes: Solid grasp of business information systems and tools to monitor, measure, manage, and analyze business operations. Uses technology effectively and ensures processes are efficient.

Key Competencies:

• Organizational Leadership: Communicates strategy and rationale behind decisions, builds trust, and empowers teams to achieve organizational goals. Focuses on enhancing managers\' proficiency and aligns performance with company strategy.
• Leading Safety: Promotes a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with WHS (Work Health and Safety) standards, defining responsibilities, and holding individuals accountable for safe behaviors and actions.
• Human Resource Management: Proficient in all HR practices, including recruitment, development, performance management, compensation, labor relations, change management, and effective communication with staff.
• Leadership Style: Inspires through effective communication, encourages open and honest communication within the team, and has a forward-looking approach.
• Internal Motivators: Driven, developer of people, passion for mechanical and technical aspects, professionalism, and integrity.
• Brand Passion: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the company\'s brand, upholds its values, and inspires others to do the same.
• Managerial Courage: Addresses people problems promptly and directly, taking necessary actions and providing clear feedback.

What to Expect:

Our client offers the benefits of a work environment that is stimulating, challenging and balanced; where personal & professional accomplishment, growth and excellence are a key driver. You will be working within an Established Organization; and being part of an Employee Centric Business that provides a large degree of autonomy to their management team and encourage creativity and development of new ideas.

Adecco