General Manager - Bakery

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a General Manager for its bakery business in Mlongongo. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to drive the performance and growth of the business, covering financial, production, sales, quality, operational efficiency and customer service objectives. It leads cross-functional teams, optimizes processes, strengthens market position and ensures compliance with industry standards while driving profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with the company's vision and growth objectives, and provide leadership across production, sales, finance, procurement, quality and operations.
• Oversee daily bakery operations, production targets and efficiency goals, and coordinate production, procurement, sales, logistics and support functions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial plans, monitor revenue and costs, and work with the finance team on profitability.
• Ensure consistent production of high-quality products, oversee quality management systems and food safety standards, and work with Quality Control teams on HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000 compliance.
• Develop strategies to grow market share and revenue, work with sales teams on targets, and strengthen relationships with customers and distributors.
• Lead and coach senior managers and departmental teams, support recruitment, training and succession planning, and build a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health, safety and environmental standards, and support internal and external audits.
• Review performance reports and dashboards, present updates to senior management and track KPIs.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
• At least 8 years of management experience, preferably in FMCG, bakery, food manufacturing or related manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving business growth.
• Strong background in strategic planning, operations management and financial performance management.

Required skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking and business planning abilities.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of FMCG and manufacturing operations.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the company's recruitment contact; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.