General Manager

Shorelinez Inc General Manager - Responsible for strategic and operational initiatives, Operations, Sales & Marketing and Corporate functions, leading and developing a team of 50 staff.

Shorelinez Group Inc – General Manager

Job Summary

The Shorelinez Group was established in Barbados in 1997. It is a busy and successful SME in the fisheries / distribution sector. Priding ourselves on quality and service, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to join our company and lead the organization into the next phase of our development. You will be responsible for strategic and operational initiatives, driving Operations, Sales & Marketing and Corporate functions. You will continue to enhance our quality, brand visibility and reputation, drive customer acquisition and increase market share. To ensure our company thrives, the ideal candidate should possess proven leadership and people skills and be a competent decision maker.

Responsibilities

The General Manager responsibilities include formulating overall strategy, managing people and establishing policies. You will:

• Oversee day-to-day operations; including Operations team, Corporate team and Sales / marketing team
• Design strategy, organizational structures and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets (capital and admin) and optimize expenses - allocate resources efficiently to achieve company objectives and maximize ROI
• Review and develop policies and processes
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Generate sales growth; by developing the sales manager and team, setting forecasts, projections, stock assessment, targets and budgets
• Oversee recruitment, training and induction of new employees
• Direct and develop the employee performance management process, ensuring employees work productively and develop professionally
• Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of Directors
• Oversee effective maintenance of the plant and maintenance team, ensuring staff follow health and safety regulations (inc HACCP 2002)
• Manage and procure stock levels and rotation; overseeing local logistics, including import / export regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong and collaborative management of social partner and supplier relationships

  Required qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Post graduate or MBA is a plus
• Proven experience (3-5 Years) in general management, or senior management / leadership role in a related field, with a sound knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing internal strategies and policies that drive company/brand growth and revenue
• Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from data to inform marketing decisions. Strong proficiency in Information Technology and the Microsoft Office suite, presentation, reporting and analysis proficiency
• Knowledge and experience of Barbados / Caricom regulatory business environment
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and develop, motivate and manage a workforce of circa 50 staff
• Problem solving aptitude with the willingness to work outside of normal work hours as required, including weekends, in a fast-paced environment

 Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive Salary (subject to Qualification/Skills and Experience)
• Bonus and Incentive Scheme
• Company Vehicle 
• Group health/medical insurance
• Relocation Package considered