General Manager: Farmpack (Pty) Ltd - Lows Creek at VKB Group

Job Description:

• Farmpack (Pty) Ltd seeks a dynamic General Manager. The ideal candidate will possess diversified knowledge and experience within the packaging industry, coupled with strong leadership qualities to strategically and innovatively lead Farmpack.

Financial Objectives:

• Achieving growth for Farmpack in terms of market share and profitability.
• Effectively communicating and revising Farmpack’s financial objectives.

Strategic direction:

• Determine short- and long-term strategic goals and priorities.
• Formulation and implementing Farmpack's marketing strategy.
• Optimal management and utilization of the assets.
• Analyzing policies, processes, and practices to identify risks and necessary measures.

Strategic engagement with stakeholders:

• Continuous liaison with the Board, Executive Management, shareholders, business chambers, government institutions, suppliers and members of management to establish and nurture long-term relationships and strengthen the identity of Farmpack within the VKB Group as well as independently.
• Ongoing support and advice to management teams, shareholders, internal and external clients to create a healthy work environment where the full potential of employees are utilized and developed.
• Represent Farmpack on public forums and at meetings where necessary while conveying a positive image of Farmpack (Brand) to clients.
• Build synergy with other divisions within the VKB Group.
• Regularly visiting important clients and suppliers to maintain long-term relationships.

Operational involvement and direction:

• Cultivating strong relationships within the company to ensure smooth plant operation.
• Creating a healthy culture (Ethos) within the Farmpack organization.
• Managing profit margins in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Monitor performance of Farmpack using key metrics and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Managing and controlling capital and operational expenses in line with company objectives.
• Profitable management of Farmpack (overall, against budget, previous year, and against targets).
• Ensuring necessary structures and resources for growth
• Effective management of inventory.
• Facilitating and coordinating the human resource function within the relevant departments.
• Monitoring, progressing, and handling ad hoc projects, as well as specific tasks, within established budgets.

Requirements and Skills:

• Relevant tertiary/postgraduate qualification(s).
• At least 10 years of Executive Management experience.
• Proven alignment of strategic, operational, and financial goals.
• Strong financial skills.
• Insight and vision in the packaging and agriculture industry.
• Effective conflict management.
• Comprehensive networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ethical values, consistency, and integrity.
• Leadership and change management.
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement.
• Commercial acumen and business understanding.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Team player with a commitment to VKB’s culture.