About US:
Bee Natural Uganda is the leading Honey Company in Uganda with a processing plant located in the West Nile Region where we cover the five districts of Nebbi, Arua, Yumbe, Moyo and Adjumani.
Job Summary: The Operations Manager will provide overall leadership and management of the Arua office, oversee the production and field functions, and take responsibility for the overall coordination of regional activities and partnerships
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare and actively monitor the implementation of departments’ work plans.
· Develop and Implement operations budgets j 3)
· Actively monitor the performance through supervision on a daily basis.
· Set production targets with the Production supervisor, CEO Marketing and Brand Manager and Finance Manager on an annual basis
· Build and strengthen working relationships between BNU, the public and stakeholders.
· Participate in regular District activities such as exhibitions.
· Ensure safety for both equipment and people working in the Operations department
· Implement recommendations/issues arising out of j Audit reports by UBOS, and financial audits.
· Work closely with the Production supervisor and carryout regular drills, authorize repairs and servicing of machinery within budget limits
· Coordination of plant visits by the public
· The incumbent will formulate and obtain management approval for sales activities of BNU products.
· Plan for adequate manpower with the right competencies.
· Organize weekly departmental meetings.
· Mentor and Coach Staff in Factory Operations department as per job requirements
· Carry out a training needs assessment for staff in Operations department and recommend relevant training
· Administer human resource policies as per the HR handbook.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Performance Indicators:
· Preparation and submission of budgets, work plans
· Preparation and submission of weekly updates of activities
· Build healthy relationships with the District and farmers.
· Timely submission of staff performance appraisal reports
· Implementation of activities properly ‘coordinated and supervised
· Effective leadership and a motivated workforce with maintained
· Performance reviews carried out
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Operations Manager should preferably hold a Post Graduate Degree in Humanities, and or Financial Management
· A minimum of five years’ experience in business operations and human resources management experience
· Good report writing skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Working knowledge of plant safety and safe working environment
· Business understanding
· Good managerial / supervisory skills
· Working knowledge of HR processes.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Working knowledge of Companies and other relevant legislation Customer focused.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills
· Strategic tanking skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating names and contacts of three professional referees should either be posted to the CEO Bee Natural Uganda Ltd, P.O. Box 5318 Kampala or delivered to Plot 3 Kimathi Avenue, Pan Africa House, 5th Floor, Suite 513, Kampala or via Email with all documents combined into one PDF to: info@beenaturalproducts.com.
Deadline: 7th January 2016