Chief Executive Officer

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at our leading manufacturing company in Tanzania, specializing in a wide range of products including cement and raffia bags, flexible packaging, garments, agri products, and reusable sanitary pads (SafePads), you will play a pivotal role in providing dynamic leadership to the group. We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to head our Woven Polypropylene Cement Bags and Raffia Bags Division, overseeing various products such as cement bags, sugar bags, fertilizer bags, jumbo bags, agricultural bags, flexible packaging products, agri products, garments, and reusable sanitary pads. Your responsibilities will include strategic leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence across all divisions. You will be tasked with developing and implementing a strategic vision that focuses on increasing efficiency, minimizing expenses, and fostering innovation. A key aspect of this role will be to possess strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, quality standards, and industry trends, while also managing day-to-day operations, production planning, and resource allocation efficiently. Efficiency improvement, quality assurance, technical innovation, team management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, financial management, and regulatory compliance are some of the critical areas where your expertise will be required. Your ability to set and achieve goals aligned with organizational objectives, manage multidisciplinary teams, make timely decisions, and communicate effectively in Swahili will be instrumental in your success in this role. To qualify for this position, you should hold a graduate/post-graduate degree in Engineering or a related field, with additional certifications in Business Management/Administration and Production and Operations Management being advantageous. A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar industry, strong technical background, membership in professional management boards/bodies, familiarity with European machinery, and experience in working in Africa will be preferred qualifications. Your track record in successfully managing large-scale manufacturing operations, demonstrating exceptional leadership and team management abilities, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills will set you apart as a suitable candidate. Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, cost management, and staying abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements are essential for excelling in this role. Fluency in Swahili and a demonstrative ability to drive technical innovation, increase efficiency, and minimize expenses will be highly valued attributes. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead our diverse manufacturing operations towards continued success and growth.,