General Manager Operations

We Are Hiring:
General Manager – Operations

Location:

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Travel:  Frequent travel between  Dar es Salaam and Uvinza
Reporting To:  Board of Directors (with a dotted line to Managing Director)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced  General Manager – Operations  to lead the strategic, operational, and financial management of our  industrial solar salt business in Tanzania .
This leadership role will oversee  large-scale salt field infrastructure, underground brine-based solar salt production, processing facilities, and commercial operations . The position carries  full P&L responsibility  and will drive operational excellence, asset development, compliance, and sustainable growth across  domestic and export markets .

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic & Enterprise Leadership
Define and execute short-, medium-, and long-term company strategy in alignment with Board direction
Translate strategic objectives into operational and financial plans
Lead growth, scale-up, and diversification initiatives
Drive long-term value creation through disciplined capital allocation
2. Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Asset Management
Oversee  large-scale salt field infrastructure at Uvinza
Provide leadership for refining and packing facilities
Ensure plants and factories are:
Properly maintained
Technically upgraded
Designed for efficiency, safety, and scalability
Implement engineering standards, SOPs, and operational documentation
3. Operations Leadership & Governance
Lead operations through the  GM – Operations (Uvinza)  with clear governance structures
Ensure alignment between site operations and corporate objectives
Conduct regular site visits to review:
Infrastructure health
Maintenance effectiveness
Capex project progress
4. Financial & P&L Ownership
Own full  P&L responsibility  for the business
Approve and monitor:
Annual operating budgets
Capital expenditure plans
Cost structures and margins
Drive  EBITDA growth through operational excellence and cost discipline
Ensure strong cash flow and working capital management
5. Commercial Strategy & Market Expansion
Provide strategic oversight to  Sales & Business Development teams
Approve and track annual  domestic and export sales targets
Guide pricing, channel strategy, and customer mix
Support expansion into  new geographies and export markets
6. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with  Tanzanian regulations
Establish strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
Ensure business continuity, disaster preparedness, and asset protection
7. Leadership & Organizational Development
Build and lead high-performing teams across:
Operations
Engineering & Maintenance
Sales & Marketing
Finance
Supply Chain & Logistics
HR & Administration
Foster a culture of  safety, accountability, and performance
Develop succession planning and leadership capabilities

Key Performance Indicators
Infrastructure uptime and maintenance effectiveness
Production efficiency and cost per MT
Safety, quality, and environmental compliance
P&L performance and EBITDA growth
Export growth and market expansion
Leadership strength and governance standards

Candidate Profile
Education
Bachelor’s degree in  Chemical Engineering  (strongly preferred)
or  Process / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering
MBA or Postgraduate Management qualification  preferred

Experience
5–10+ years of progressive experience  in:
Industrial manufacturing
Chemicals / salt / minerals / process industries
Experience managing  large asset-heavy operations with P&L ownership
Prior leadership experience as  GM, Business Head, Operations Head, or Plant Head
Experience working in  Africa (East Africa preferred)

Key Competencies
Strong industrial and process orientation
Deep understanding of  chemical processes, infrastructure, and industrial safety
Strong  financial and commercial acumen