WELA AGRO INDUSTRY PLC
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
GENERAL MANAGER (GM)
Duty Station | Adama, Ethiopia |
Employment Type | Full-time |
Industry | Animal Feed Processing / Manufacturing |
Reports To | CEO |
About the Role
Wela Agro Industry Plc is seeking an experienced, results-driven General Manager to lead its overall business operations, with particular emphasis on animal-feed processing and manufacturing. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, improve production efficiency and product quality, strengthen commercial performance, manage resources effectively, and build a high-performing team.
Mandatory requirement: Applicants must have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience at managerial level, including direct experience in an animal-feed processing or manufacturing company. Candidates without direct animal-feed industry experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement business plans, budgets, operational targets and growth initiatives aligned with company objectives.
- Lead daily operations and coordinate production, technical/maintenance, quality, sales and marketing, finance, administration, procurement and warehouse/logistics.
- Set measurable departmental targets, review performance and report results and recommendations to the CEO and/or Board.
Production & Operational Excellence
- Oversee animal-feed manufacturing for poultry and cattle, including production planning, scheduling, capacity utilization and timely order fulfilment.
- Monitor production yield, raw-material use, wastage, cost per unit, equipment performance and productivity.
- Drive process improvement, preventive maintenance and efficient use of people, materials and equipment.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure effective quality control across incoming raw materials, processing, finished products, storage and dispatch.
- Promote product consistency, traceability, hygiene, safe handling and occupational health and safety.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, permits, standards and company policies, and follow up on corrective actions.
Sales, Customers & Business Growth
- Lead sales and marketing planning, market development, customer retention and achievement of revenue targets.
- Monitor customer needs, market trends, pricing and competitor activity.
- Maintain productive relationships with key customers, suppliers and business partners.
Financial & Supply Chain Management
- Manage budgets, operating costs and financial performance in collaboration with Finance.
- Monitor profitability, working capital, inventory, procurement costs and asset utilization.
- Ensure reliable sourcing, appropriate stock levels, effective warehouse management and timely supply of raw materials.
People, Governance & Risk
- Lead and develop managers and employees, clarify accountabilities and promote a culture of performance, integrity and teamwork.
- Work with HR on workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management and succession planning.
- Maintain effective internal controls, identify business and operational risks, and ensure timely management reporting.