THE ROLE
• Oversee all aspects of the establishment and rapid growth of the factory from inception to its becoming a dominant force in the West African manufacturing sector
• Serve as chief architect of the company’s strategy, leveraging extensive business planning work and market research done to date.
• Manage the company’s resources to generate strong revenue growth, profitability, and maximal shareholder value for investors in line with the mission and vision for the business.
• Oversee operations and manage performance of sub-functions and individuals to ensure corporate objectives are met.
• Help build a winning executive team and provide inspirational leadership to the organization while managing external stakeholder relations (e.g., investors, regulatory, etc)
• Ultimately responsible for the company’s P&L. Key performance indicators include: strong operational performance, supply chain management, sales and profitability growth, net income and ROIC..

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in strategic planning and execution of a manufacturing plant rollout. Strong project management, contracting and negotiating skills
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain network and operations – experience with manufacturing company.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Distinctive people leader and strong ‘no-excuses’ results-orientation.
• Advanced Degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or relevant field. Fluency in English is essential.
• A minimum of ten years leadership experience with at least 5 years at an executive level -preferably in a manufacturing enterprise. Multinational/international experience is a requirement.
• Truly exceptional candidates who fail to meet one of the above criteria may be considered