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General Manager
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience8 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryCompetitive
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Brites Management Services Limited is hiring a General Manager to lead the bakery business in Mlolongo, Nairobi. The role covers strategic leadership, operations, finance, production quality, sales growth, and team management. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience, and senior-level leadership capability.
- Senior leadership role driving overall bakery business performance
- Covers strategy, operations, finance, production, and sales growth
- Requires Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience
- Full-time role based in Mlolongo, Nairobi
- Focus on food safety standards including HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000
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Original source description
GENERAL MANAGER
Brites Management Services Limited
Management & Business Development
1 week ago
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New
Nairobi
Full Time
Manufacturing & Warehousing
Confidential
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Job summary
The General Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to drive the overall performance and growth of the bakery business. The role is responsible for ensuring achievement of financial, production, sales, quality, operational efficiency, and customer service objectives. The General Manager will lead cross-functional teams, optimize business processes, strengthen market position, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving profitability and sustainable growth.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience
- Level:
- Senior level
- Length:
- 8 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- , preferably within the
- FMCG, bakery,
- food manufacturing, or related manufacturing industry
- .
- ·
- Proven
- managing multidisciplinary teams and driving business growth.
- ·
- Strong background in strategic
- planning, operations management, and financial performance
- management.
- ·
- Strong leadership and people
- management skills.
- ·
- Excellent strategic thinking and
- business planning abilities.
- ·
- Strong financial management and
- analytical skills.
- ·
- Deep understanding
- of FMCG/manufacturing operations.
- HOW TO APPLY
- · If you meet the above qualifications,
- skills and
- share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- · Interviews will be carried out on a
- rolling basis until the position is filled.
- · Only the shortlisted candidates will be
- contacted.
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Requirements
- JOB TITLE
- GENERAL MANAGER
- NATURE OF JOB
- FULL TIME
- INDUSTRY
- BAKERY / FOOD MANUFACTURING
- SALARY
- COMPETITIVE
- JOB LOCATION
- MLOLONGO
- DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- & Business Management
- ·
- Develop
- and execute business strategies aligned with the
- company's vision, mission, and growth objectives.
- ·
- Provide
- overall leadership and direction across production, sales,
- finance, procurement, quality, and operations functions.
- ·
- Translate
- business goals into actionable plans and measurable performance
- targets.
- ·
- Identify
- growth opportunities, market trends, and operational improvements to
- strengthen business performance.
- ·
- Drive
- a culture of accountability, excellence, innovation, and
- continuous improvement.
- Operational Management
- ·
- Oversee
- daily bakery operations to ensure efficient production
- and timely delivery of quality products.
- ·
- Ensure
- production targets, efficiency goals, and operational standards
- are achieved.
- ·
- Optimize
- processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control
- operational costs.
- ·
- Ensure
- effective coordination between production, procurement, sales, logistics,
- and support functions.
- ·
- Monitor
- operational performance and implement corrective actions where
- required.
- Financial Management &
- Profitability
- ·
- Take
- overall responsibility for business financial performance and
- profitability.
- ·
- Develop
- and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- ·
- Monitor
- revenue growth, cost management, and profitability indicators.
- ·
- Drive
- initiatives to improve margins, optimize resource utilization,
- and control expenses.
- ·
- Work
- closely with the finance team to analyze financial performance
- and support strategic decision-making.
- Production & Quality Management
- ·
- Ensure
- consistent production of high-quality bakery products that meet
- customer expectations.
- ·
- Oversee
- implementation of quality management systems, food safety standards, and
- regulatory requirements.
- ·
- Work
- closely with Quality Control teams to maintain compliance with
- HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and other relevant standards.
- ·
- Promote
- continuous improvement in production processes, product quality,
- and efficiency.
- Sales & Market Growth
- ·
- Develop
- strategies to increase market share, revenue, and customer base.
- ·
- Work
- with sales teams to achieve revenue and distribution targets.
- ·
- Strengthen
- relationships with key customers, distributors, and
- business partners.
- ·
- Monitor
- market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify
- opportunities.
- ·
- Support
- product development and expansion initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Talent
- Management
- ·
- Lead,
- coach, and motivate senior managers and departmental teams.
- ·
- Establish
- clear performance expectations and accountability structures.
- ·
- Support
- recruitment, training, succession planning, and employee development
- initiatives.
- ·
- Build
- a strong organizational culture focused on teamwork and high
- performance.
- ·
- Ensure
- effective communication across all departments.
- Compliance, Risk & Governance
- ·
- Ensure
- compliance with food safety regulations, statutory requirements,
- and company policies.
- ·
- Oversee
- risk management initiatives to protect company assets
- and operations.
- ·
- Ensure
- adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- ·
- Support
- internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of
- recommendations.
- Reporting & Performance Management
- ·
- Review
- business performance reports and operational dashboards.
- ·
- Present
- strategic updates, challenges, and recommendations to senior management.
- ·
- Monitor
- key performance indicators across all departments.
- ·
- Drive
- implementation of improvement plans to achieve business objectives.
- KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- ·
- Degree in Business Administration,
- Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related
- field.
- ·
- Minimum of
- 8 years'
- management
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