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.