General Manager – Food Production & Distribution

About the role

The General Manager leads Les Grands Moulins de Dakar, overseeing a 24/7 food production and distribution business. Reporting to the Regional VP, West Africa, the GM is responsible for shaping long‑term strategy, driving operational excellence, and delivering sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s strategic vision, translating objectives into annual plans, budgets and KPIs.
• Lead financial planning, including CAPEX, innovation investments and risk assessments.
• Drive profitability through cost management, margin optimization and capital allocation.
• Oversee end‑to‑end operations – milling, port logistics, supply chain and distribution – ensuring reliability, efficiency and product quality.
• Manage a multi‑million‑dollar transformation of the production platform, enhancing capacity, safety and quality while maintaining business continuity.
• Optimize raw material sourcing, inventory management and production planning for cost competitiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational innovation across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements and corporate governance standards.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in large‑scale food production or related industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution.
• Track record of leading multi‑million‑dollar transformation projects.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, CAPEX management and performance monitoring.
• Experience operating in dynamic, emerging markets with a focus on safety, innovation and integrity.

Required skills