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Deputy General Manager - Douala
Poste proposé : Deputy General Manager - Douala
We are seeking on behalf of one of our clients operating in the palm oil and soap refinery sector.
Position summary
Reporting directly to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (PDG), the Deputy General Manager assists the CEO in the strategic and operational management of the company. In the CEO's absence, you will assume leadership responsibilities within the scope of delegated authority.
Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership
- Assist the CEO in developing SORAC S.A's strategic plan
- Replace the CEO in official bodies when unavailable
- Develop the industrial development plan in collaboration with the Director of Operations and Commercial Director
- Ensure implementation of the company's strategic marketing and industrial plan
Operational Management
- Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Operations Department, Commercial & Marketing Department, and Quality SHE Department
- Set objectives for functional directors and monitor achievement of these objectives
- Chair and lead Industrial and Marketing Committees
- Assist the CEO in leading the Executive Committee, serving as Vice-President
Communication & Partnerships
- Ensure communication between the company's various operational units
- Supervise and manage communication with the company's social, technical, and financial partners
Profil recherché pour le poste : Deputy General Manager - Douala
Education : Engineering degree AND MBA/Master's degree in Business Management (Bac +5) - dual qualification required
Experience :
- 10+ years of experience in a directorial position
- Mini 5 years in the agro-industrial sector (preferably in the palm oil industry)
- Strong experience in project management and partnership management
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in technical tools (MS Office, ERP, SCADA, AutoCAD)
- Strong social skills (leadership, communication, and teamwork)
Languages
- French: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Compensation and benefits
Salary: €4,000 - €4,500 per month
Benefits:
- Company housing
- Housekeeper
- Company vehicle
- 100% health insurance coverage
Requirements
- Nationality: European
- Location: Must reside in Cameroon
- Daily and weekly dashboards
- Monthly and quarterly activity reports
- Annual reports (financial statements, DSF, etc.)
- Project progress reports
Critères de l'annonce pour le poste : Deputy General Manager - Douala
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Métier :
Management, direction générale -
Secteur d´activité :
Agriculture, pêche, aquaculture - Agroalimentaire - Distribution, vente, commerce de gros - Industrie, production, fabrication, autres - Type de contrat : CDI - CDD
- Région : Douala
- Ville : Douala
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Travail à distance :
Non - Niveau d'expérience : Expérience > 10 ans
- Niveau d'études : Bac+5 et plus
- Langues exigées :
anglais > maternelle - français > maternelle - Nombre de poste(s) : 1
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Salaire proposé :
> 2 000 000 FCFA -
Management d'équipe :
Oui
- Strategic and operational leadership
- Agro-industrial expertise (palm oil)
- Complex industrial project management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Industrial management tools proficiency (ERP
- SCADA)
- Management
- Leadership
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