General Manager - Shipyard


Main Purpose of the Job

Deliver against agreed group strategic and financial goals by building and developing a unique value proposition which positions the company as the preferred agent for shipyard and dry-docking facilities. The key measurable target will be the performance revenue delivered from the operations turnover, profitability and maximization of assets.
Reporting to the Group Management Committee, the General Manager will oversee the general management as well as the commercial and financial development of the Business Unit. The position will suit a candidate with a strong entrepreneurship spirit and a taste for challenge. You will be part of a dynamic team with strong development ambitions.

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Leadership and management

  • To lead and manage  cross functional departmental teams within the company including those of the production, procurement, accounts, stores, sales and marketing and human resource departments.
  • Manage, lead and oversee all aspects of daily operations and all facets of projects execution including those maintaining quality standards, cost effectiveness and time management ensuring projects are on time and within budget


  • Business development

  • Develop and execute business expansion  / diversification  plans
  • Capture market intelligence, provide key inputs for tenders and pricing
  • Maintain a documented sales pipeline, with all relevant details regarding each target, their requirements and needs, information regarding key decision makers and influencers and other relevant data

  • Customer focus

  • Establish relationships with existing and potential clients to position the company as the preferred agents at all times
  • Build and maintain key relationships at senior level with target customers, including owners and managers

  • Human resource, conflict management, managing and developing others

  • Develop the local content within the construction activities of the shipyard by recruiting and training local human resources
  • Resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Strives for win-win solutions.
  • Ensures staffs are appropriately selected, utilized, appraised and developed.
  • Motivates and guides toward goal accomplishment.
  • Project management

  •  Conduct formal and informal assessments and evaluations of project performance through the analysis and interpretation of objective and subjective evidence Assess/Manage project risks and opportunities
  •  Prepare and present project performance reports to management, analyze variances and recommend appropriate corrective action to management, track progress and exercise judgment in determining matters of significance and scale appropriately
  • Accountable for adherence to company policies and procedures, contractual requirements and expectations.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with all projects stakeholders: review and interpret designs, drawings & specifications, recommend changes to the plans and specifications to meet actual – project or job  conditions; consults with all stakeholders as necessary, implement and manage to acceptable construction practices, as requested review vessel project proposals; review all planning data; evaluate scheduling and practical engineering feasibility.

  • Financial management

  • Experience with Profit and Loss.
  • Prepares, justifies and administers budgets.
  • Plans, administers and monitors expenditures to ensure cost effective support of programmes and policies.
  • Monitors, oversees and controls revenue generating activities.

Desired Skills & Experience

Attributes
  • Has leadership, passion and acumen in the management of people and relationships to solve problems and drive results in the field and office environments.

  • Has a proactive can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities.

  • In control during the execution of his duties, exudes confidence in his/her own abilities and is committed to develop team members to increase responsibilities and value with experience.
  • Listens and communicates in a constructive manner to management and subordinates alike.

  • Must possess a balance of technical, human relations and conceptual skills required to achieve results through subordinate supervision. Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities and formulating decisions that affect all phases of the organization
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities

  • Must have leadership & hands on experience in ship construction ,marine and general engineering business

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork

  • Excellent problem solving ability and decision making skills

  • Ability to successfully handle several priorities simultaneously, maintain composure in high pressure situations and maintain objectivity, focus and good judgment

Competencies Required
  • Education

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or Structural Engineering or similar qualification with a strong technical background.
  • Having MBA in Management / Financial Management will be an added advantage.
  • Alternatively the candidate may have minimum master’s degree in business management or financial management degree with experience in working in industrial and technical fields.

  • Experience

  • Minimum 8-10 years experience as a profit centre head of a in a shipyard, ship repair site, engineering industry or similar industry. In-depth knowledge of all business functions associated with shipyard and  general engineering management
  • Proven ability to work in a challenging , dynamic and stressful environment
  • Experience working in Africa shall be an added advantage.



Attractive Package
  • Two year contract – renewable
  • Medical benefit
  • Annual leave
  • Remuneration will be based on qualification and relevant experience
  • The chance to be part of a solid and growing organization
Interested applicants many send their resume, a recent photograph and as well as details of their current remuneration package to careers@alphakenya.com
Those not meeting the above attributes and competencies required need not apply.

Company Description

Southern Engineering Company Ltd (SECO) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, which
maintains the highest level of health safety and environment standards.
SECO is specialized in marine, structural and civil engineering and is located within the Port of
Mombasa.
The company operates with a private berth and has a free zone storage area and operates
within an engineering construction yard of over 40,000 m2. SECO operates a fully equipped
shipyard and has two modern floating docks. SECO has the largest facility in its category in
East Africa with a floating dock facility having a lifting capacity of up to 600MT each.
SECO is registered as a Category “A” General Building Works Contractor by the Kenya
Ministry of Public Works
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