Plant General Manager (Nakasongola)

• Oversee total manufacturing operations, utility infrastructure, security, community relations, and overall plant P&L performance
• Translate business strategy into measurable daily, medium term, and long term operating plans and resource allocations
• Manage facility budgets, capital expenditures, forecasts, and contracts to safeguard financial stewardship and cost efficiency
• Establish governance frameworks and leadership accountability to identify, report, and mitigate operational, safety, and legal risks
• Direct organizational capability through structured workforce planning, talent development, and cross departmental coordination
• Enforce complete adherence to occupational safety, food safety, environmental standards, and emergency response procedures
• Lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives to minimize downtime, product defects, process waste, and avoidable costs
• Ensure accurate, traceable, and audit ready plant records, shift logs, incident investigations, and management reports are maintained

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Food Science, or a related functional discipline
• Master's degree, MBA, MSc, MA, MEng, or relevant postgraduate diploma in executive leadership or specialized technical fields; professional qualifications and certifications
• 8+ years leading a large scale manufacturing plant

Skills & Competencies:

• High volume production oversight and full plant leadership
• Financial stewardship, P&L administration, and budget control
• Strategic judgement and leadership influence across multidisciplinary teams
• Occupational safety, food safety, hygiene, and environmental compliance
• Root cause analysis, operational problem solving, and quality continuous improvement
• Digital literacy across enterprise systems, production interfaces, and technical records