Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Title:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute strategic plans to enhance productivity, profitability, and market reach
  
• Drive innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across divisions
  
• Analyze industry trends to identify growth opportunities and improve competitiveness
  

Operational & Technical Oversight

• Supervise end-to-end manufacturing for cement bags, raffia bags, jumbo bags, flexible packaging, garments, and reusable sanitary pads
  
• Ensure compliance with production standards, technical specifications, and quality benchmarks
  
• Manage production planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely delivery
  

Efficiency, Quality & Cost Management

• Implement process optimization and waste reduction strategies
  
• Enforce strict quality control measures to meet or exceed industry standards
  
• Monitor budgets, control expenses, and enhance profitability
  

Team Development & Performance Management

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team including production, quality, engineering, sales, and procurement
  
• Set KPIs, track team performance, and provide actionable feedback for improvement
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional development
  

Stakeholder & Financial Management

• Collaborate with internal departments and board members to align business objectives
  
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders
  
• Prepare timely financial reports and performance analyses for the Board
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and safety regulations
  
• Manage internal audits and support external compliance procedures
  
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in

  Engineering

  ; additional certification in Business Management or Operations is a plus

• 7+ years

  of leadership experience in

  manufacturing

  with exposure to cement/raffia bags or similar verticals
• Proven expertise in production processes, budgeting, financial planning, and supply chain optimization
  
• Knowledge of

  European and advanced machinery

  is desirable
• Experience in African manufacturing environments is highly preferred
  
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and team-building capabilities
  
• Excellent communication skills;

  fluency in Swahili

  is a major advantage
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, quality systems, and best manufacturing practices