Manufacturing general manager

Job Description

• Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.
• Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.
• Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.
• Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; coordinating actions with corporate staff.
• Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

1. Educational & Professional Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE). A licensed Engineer is highly preferred for this role.
• Experience: At least 5–10 years of experience in the telecommunications or construction industry, with at least 3 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Industry Track Record: Proven experience in TowerCo operations or as a contractor for major carriers (like Globe, Smart, or Dito).

1. Technical Qualifications

• Project Lifecycle Knowledge: Expertise in the end-to-end process: Site Acquisition (SAQ), Permitting, Civil Works, Tower Erection, and Telecom Equipment Installation (TEI).
• Technical Standards: Familiarity with tower types (SST, Monopole, Rooftop) and the specific "accessories" (bushings, cable ladders, grounding kits, and lightning arresters).
• Safety Compliance: Certified in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). Since your company builds towers, the GM must understand the safety protocols for "working at heights" and heavy machinery.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of National Building Codes and local permitting requirements (CAAP height clearances, DENR, and Barangay/LGU clearances).

1. Management & Leadership Skills

• Operations Oversight: Ability to manage multiple tower sites simultaneously across different locations.
• Subcontractor Management: Skills in vetting and supervising third-party crews for civil works (fencing, foundations) and electrical tapping.
• Budgeting (P&L): Competence in managing CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and ensuring projects are completed without "over-runs" (going over budget).
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with landowners for site leases and with suppliers for raw materials like steel and cement.

1. Technical Tools

• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for budget tracking and computation.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling software to track tower rollouts.
• Reporting: Ability to generate technical progress reports for stakeholders or clients.

Work location

CITY OF PARAÑAQUE, NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT

Remarks

Active field work and LGU coordination required.

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