General Manager - Readymix

Leading Asphalt & Readymix Business in Bahrain.

Senior Leadership appointment

Our client is seeking a General Manager overseeing the
Ready Mix Division
. The General Manager will lead and manage the division's resources, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality objectives.

• The General Manager shall report to the CEO.
• All Employees under the Ready-mix division shall report to the General Manager.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other company divisions in matters of mutual official interests through Board Guidance.

• The division must maintain its cash flow without burdening the organization's lines of credit.
• To submit the annual budget to the CFO in November of each year for approval. The annual budget must consist of the following categories:
  • Sales budget
  • Cost budget
  • Cash flow budget
  • Capital Budget
  • Manpower plan
• To comply with the preapproved budgets set for the year. Variances exceeding 5% of the budget must be communicated to management in the following MIS statement, with the reasons for the variation justified.
• All concrete mix rates must include a standard margin on material (MOM). The MOM must include all costs other than the raw material cost. (Total mix cost = Current Material costs as per standard mixed design + Margin on material)
• Cost control, development and management of expenses per cubic meter.
• Daily management of all financial transactions (cash flow, etc.).
• Manage with the Board financing lines, payment terms, or any obligation towards the mother company.
• Comply with the credit policy of the company set by the Board.
• Maintain a positive EBITDA for the company to be eligible for a bonus.
• To adequately maintain the full assets of the ready-mix division.

• Maintain market share in the market and grow it.
• Build and manage yearly sales plans and submit them for budgeting.
• Manage and lead the sales team towards achieving company goals.
• To ensure that policies are in place for efficient and effective delivery without any delays to customers or intercompany divisions.
• To take proactive measures if any salesman fails to comply with the pre-approved sales budget.
• Maintain and enhance the company's image in the market through various marketing activities.
• Lead and advise in the tendering process for ready-mix jobs.
• Building relationships with Developers and architects. Contractors, Ministries, etc.
• To maintain Proper records and ensure receipt of full payment of contracts.
• Establish a Pricing Policy and market penetration plan. (Total mix cost = Current Material costs as per standard mixed design + Margin on material)

• Manage and lead daily schedules with related departments and ensure smooth delivery and execution of bookings.
• Build a strong distribution network all over the country by developing a deep relationship with the suppliers.
• Organize all the raw materials and keep the optimum inventory level to meet the planned volume.
• Manage the Maintenance team and lead asset inspection report (Daily) and preventive maintenance schedule.

• Lead and manage technical team and business leaders regarding new technology opportunities and product development.
• To maintain and continually develop an efficient quality control system for ready‑mix production in line with the latest technologies.
• To comply with relevant product specifications, mix design, planning and scheduling transportation and delivery of ready mix to sites, pay site visits, forecasting raw material requirements, etc.
• Responsible for the preparation and formulation of Concrete mix designs to suit project specification requirements.
• To ensure that concrete mix designs are as per approved standards and in full compliance with best engineering and Ministry Standards.
• All concrete mixes must be as per the Ministry Standards and/ or approved mix designs provided by the customers to avoid Management/Director liability.
• To ensure that all processes are complied with according to ISO standards.
• To ensure observance of high safety and security standards in ready‑mix divisions & sites.
• Responsible for all safety‑related…