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Job DescriptionGeneral Manager, ZPWC Social Business
LOCATION: Puducherry, India
ZERO PLASTIC WASTE CITY SOCIAL BUSINESS:
Zero Plastic Waste City is a program that enables sustainable municipal waste management systems based on a modular social business approach that will result in the creation of the ZPWC social business. The social business in Puducherry, India will be initiated by Grameen Creative Lab (GCL) in partnership with, and sponsored by, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW).
The social business will focus on the establishment of a processing plant that produces high-quality products made of low-value plastics that can be used as input materials in the furniture and construction industry, as well as recycled plastic pellets. A social business is understood as defined by Prof. Muhammad Yunus as a non-dividend, non-loss organization that seeks to create social impact based on a viable business model. With this approach, the social business operates at a later stage of the waste management value chain. However, the envisioned impact touches on the entire plastic waste value chain. By creating local demand for low-value plastic, the segregation, collection, and sorting infrastructure is expected to improve in the mid-term. This effect will be supported through additional efforts of the social business in collaboration with local partners and with a particular focus on strengthening the most vulnerable players in the waste value chain, namely informal waste pickers.
The establishment of the social business has started with an initial pilot phase beginning of May, 2020. Once the social business has been legally registered, the actual implementation phase will begin.
The General Manager will work closely with the GCL Project Manager of the social business, implementing the different phases of the business plan. Responsibility shall gradually be handed over from Project Manager to General Manager, including the full implementation of the project in accordance with the set phases and deliverables. The objective is to have a well set-up social business that will be able to sustain itself and be financially viable in the long run.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The General Manager will be the top executive for the social business, responsible for strategy, overall operations, budgets, people, financial outcomes, and last but not least impact creation. Responsibilities thus include:
Develop strategy and set growth objectives for the social business.
Work with an international team, providing daily, weekly and monthly updates when required
Oversee daily operations and the production processes including the sourcing of plastic waste as input material from local suppliers, ensuring supply strategies are being continually strengthened.
Ensure the development of strategic programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives regarding impact creation and financial viability.
Control budgets and optimize expenses, incl. evaluation and decision upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.
Lead and manage a team of up to 20 people, incl. overseeing of recruiting and talent development.
Evaluate and improve operations to ensure the overall delivery and quality of the social businesses offerings to customers.
Ensure staff follow health and safety regulations.
Engage with GCL in broader organizational strategic planning and prepare regular reports.
Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).
Coordinate and manage local partners & stakeholders to contribute to systemic impact creation in waste management.
Any ad hock requirements from GCL Global management in regards to the operations of GCL and its Alliance Partners in India
The General Manager will be the top executive for the social business, responsible for strategy, overall operations, budgets, people, financial outcomes, and last but not least impact creation. Responsibilities thus include:
Develop strategy and set growth objectives for the social business.
Work with an international team, providing daily, weekly and monthly updates when required
Oversee daily operations and the production processes including the sourcing of plastic waste as input material from local suppliers, ensuring supply strategies are being continually strengthened.
Ensure the development of strategic programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives regarding impact creation and financial viability.
Control budgets and optimize expenses, incl. evaluation and decision upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.
Lead and manage a team of up to 20 people, incl. overseeing of recruiting and talent development.
Evaluate and improve operations to ensure the overall delivery and quality of the social businesses offerings to customers.
Ensure staff follow health and safety regulations.
Engage with GCL in broader organizational strategic planning and prepare regular reports.
Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).
Coordinate and manage local partners & stakeholders to contribute to systemic impact creation in waste management.
Any ad hock requirements from GCL Global management in regards to the operations of GCL and its Alliance Partners in India
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Overall, the General Manager should be a positive, hands-on and respectful leader who seeks to make a change on this planet:
Work experience in a similar role as a General Manager with 5-10 years of experience
Proven experience in the waste management & plastic recycling sector
Background in organization set-up and management, ideally with advanced degree (e.g. Master in Business Administration or relevant sector)
Entrepreneurial mind-set and hands-on mentality
Strategic and financial planning skills
Independent and reliable work style
Fluent in Tamil; English written and spoken and Hindi spoken
Excellent written skills, ability to draft and compile reports, and email communication
Proven leadership skills
Excellent critical and analytical thinking
Strong experience in negotiations & contract management
Problem-solving aptitude
Working time: Monday Saturday
Overall, the General Manager should be a positive, hands-on and respectful leader who seeks to make a change on this planet:
Work experience in a similar role as a General Manager with 5-10 years of experience
Proven experience in the waste management & plastic recycling sector
Background in organization set-up and management, ideally with advanced degree (e.g. Master in Business Administration or relevant sector)
Entrepreneurial mind-set and hands-on mentality
Strategic and financial planning skills
Independent and reliable work style
Fluent in Tamil; English written and spoken and Hindi spoken
Excellent written skills, ability to draft and compile reports, and email communication
Proven leadership skills
Excellent critical and analytical thinking
Strong experience in negotiations & contract management
Problem-solving aptitude
Working time: Monday Saturday
BENEFITS:
Attractive salary package (negotiable).
Work expenses & travel expenses are reimbursed.
Annual leave days up to 21 days.
International working environment.
Application deadline: 10/06/2020
Review of applications will begin on 27, May 2020, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Attractive salary package (negotiable).
Work expenses & travel expenses are reimbursed.
Annual leave days up to 21 days.
International working environment.
Application deadline: 10/06/2020
Review of applications will begin on 27, May 2020, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Employement Category:
Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: Plastic
Functional Area: Marketing & Communications
Role Category: Head
Role/Responsibilies: General Manager
Contact Details:
Company: EcoProLocation(s): Auroville
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