Managing Director

Purpose

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall strategic direction, governance and performance of Whitebrown Industries Limited, providing leadership across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, quality, safety and human capital functions. This role ensures the successful establishment and ongoing operation of the factory, drives profitability and operational excellence, and represents the Company to its parent organization, regulators and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

· Provide overall direction for safe startup and sustainable growth.

· Set the overall strategic direction and business plan for Whitebrown Industries Limited, in line with Whitebrown Business Hub's group objectives.

· Provide leadership across all departments :- Plant Operations, Finance & Supply Chain, and Quality, Safety & Regulatory Affairs.

· Represent the Company before its Board, parent company, regulators and key external stakeholders.

2. Operational Oversight

· Lead plant, commercial and support functions.

· Own P&L and cash performance.

· Approve budgets and investments in line with Whitebrown Business Hub's group objectives.

· Oversee factory startup and ongoing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently met.

· Provide direction to the Plant Manager and Head of Plant Operations on production efficiency, capacity planning and workforce management.

· Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, logistics and quality processes.

3. Financial & Business Performance

· Oversee the Company's financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost control and profitability.

· Work with the Head of Finance & Supply Chain to ensure sound financial controls, cash discipline and compliance with statutory and tax obligations.

· Approve major expenditures, contracts and capital investment decisions investments in line with Whitebrown Business Hub's group objectives.

4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure regulatory compliance and governance.

· Report performance and risks to the Board.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental, safety and industry standards.

· Identify and manage business risks, including operational, financial, and reputational risks.

5. People & Stakeholder Management

· Build and develop the leadership team.

· Build and lead the Company's initial and ongoing operating team, overseeing recruitment, performance management and organizational development.

· Manage key partners and customers.

· Foster a culture of safety, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement across the organization.

· Approve key HR policies, staffing plans and organizational structure changes.

· Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, regulators, host communities and other external stakeholders.

6. Reporting & Accountability

· Report regularly to the Board/parent company on business performance, risks and strategic initiatives.

· Ensure accurate and timely reporting across all functional areas of the business.

Scope Information

· Direct Report: Group MD

· Geographical Scope: Nigeria (Rivers State operations)

Knowledge

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field; MBA preferred.

· Relevant executive leadership, corporate governance or professional management certification preferred.

· 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management.

· Manufacturing, recycling, plastics, industrial operations or a related sector background.

Pay: ₦750,000.00 - ₦850,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person