Business Manager (Quintano Foods Ltd)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction for all functions within Quintano Foods Business.

The chosen candidate will work collaboratively with the management team to develop, implement and execute the strategic plans for the business, monitoring all operational and non-operation functions of the company and in line with the Company’s overall objectives and business targets. The Business Manager will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, enhance business capability to meet specific business needs and anticipate and explore new opportunities for growth in line with the set business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the General Manager in developing strategic priorities
• Ensure that operational procedures are documented and monitored
• Manage change management initiatives to ensure ongoing business growth
• Assist the General Manager in the business development of the brands
• Together with the departmental managers manage the deployment of labour in each department and ensure the teams are motivated to reach operational deadlines in line with the company’s annual budget and capital expenditure
• Develop and implement business excellence, continuous improvement activities and safe working practices
• Ensure profitable operation of the business segments and achievement of targets and budget objectives
• Support Sales and Marketing in building new and maintaining existing customer relationships
• Ensure compliance to statutory, franchise and quality management requirements

Qualifications or skills required:

• Demonstrated experience in a management role with challenging KPI’s
• A successful, sustained record of sales and /or operations management
• Proven leadership, communication and motivational skills and techniques
• Proven ability to perform in a semi-autonomous role
• Comprehensive business acumen and financial literacy
• Ideally have a Degree in Business Studies or equivalent