Overview

The General Manager for Joinery & Components company located in East Auckland, NZ.

Primary Objective
The company will work to improve its position in the market and achieve financial growth.

Position Description

The General Manager defines
 Long- term organizational strategic direction of the brand building key customer relationships
 Identify business opportunities
 Maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions
 Responsibility joint vendor supplier sourcing and building relationships

Financial and Operational Leadership
 Oversee the operational and financial performance of the company
 Including budgets, forecasts and profitability targets.
 Ensure profitability within broad policy limits and take responsibility for achieving financial targets
 Provide financial insights to NZ Directors
 Drive cost efficiency while maintaining operational excellence

Strategic Planning and Analysis
 Assess present and future trends, challenges, and profit opportunities to inform decision making
 Participate in the development of long- and short-range strategic plans budgets and policies
 Review and appraise activities, addressing unsatisfactory conditions proactively

Communication and Collaboration
Liaise with NZ Directors, Factory Managers, and Sales especially in
preparing forecasts and budgets.
Maintain effective communication between functional areas and
co-ordinate with NZ Directors and Managers as needed.
Build relationships with internal staff and NZ stakeholders to enhance
corporate image and achieve goals.

Sales And Business Development
 Maintain in conjunction with the Sales Team, solid relationships with top business critical customers, key customers, suppliers and Industry partners
 Drive business growth by expanding market share and establishing
 Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute marketing strategies
 Represent the company at industry events and forums
Compliance And Reporting
 Ensure compliance with local and international regulations company policies
 Prepare and present regular performance reports to NZ Directors leadership team

Organizational Structure and Development
 Plan and develop the organizational structure to ensure it is adequately staffed
 Control operations and mange key functions, including supplies, production, marketing, sales, distribution, personal, technical, and administration areas
 Lead and mentor managers of departments, fostering a high-performance culture and accountability
 Implement professional development plans to enhance team capabilities
 Contribute to the development and training of key team members.
 Promote a workplace culture aligned with company values of
 Innovation and integrity with strong customer focus

Work Health and Safety Responsibilities
 Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedural requirements.
 Contribute to the achievement of: Zero Harm: to anyone, anytime whilst at work objectives

Working Environment
 Low level fabrication of timber and aluminium products, warehousing and distribution of products to trade/ retail channels from warehouses in Auckland and Christchurch
across New Zealand

Relationships and Authority
 Reports directly to NZ Directors
 Leads managers of all departments
 Scope of Authority: Responsible for all aspects of operations, including strategic direction, financial outcomes, and organizational effectiveness

Qualifications and Experience
 Preferred tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline supported by
strong management experience at a proper level for the position
 Extensive senior level management experience in a comparable industry or operational scope
 Strong coordinating and communication skills to develop the company’s image goals, and objectives
 Proven ability to manage complex operations and deliver results

 

Remuneration for this role is dependant on the Applicant.

Contact

Appointments Recruitment Specialists

PATRICIA Mawhinney

Mobile:          021 500 653

Phone:          09 478 9954

E-mail:         info@appts.co.nz

Location:    Ponsonby & North Shore, Auckland, NZ – recruiting throughout New Zealand

Web:             www.appts.co.nz

 

 

 

To apply for this job email your details to info@appts.co.nz

About Appointments Recruitment

Permanent employment at all levels within the cabinetmaking, joiner, shopfitting and similar industries and affiliates.