Managing Director

Basic Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of LNOX’s overall operations, with a key focus on achieving optimal profitability by strategically managing the manufacturing and distribution of industrial gases, welding and safety, and identification of competitive threats in a globalized environment.

Strategic planning on the allocation of resources to attain strategic goals.

Fostering a high-performance culture, leading operational productivity and innovation.

Steering the organization to achieve excellence and ensuring organizational succession.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning: Establish and execute comprehensive business strategies that are aligned with market trends, identifying new growth opportunities in the global industrial gas, welding and safety sectors.
2. Analyze market dynamics to identify potential customer segments and develop targeted sales strategies.
3. Financial Performance: Analyze and manage financial performance metrics, including revenue, cash flow, profitability, and cost structure.
4. Direct financial resources to ensure optimal profitability.
5. Make informed decisions to promote business growth.
6. Operations Management: Ensure the efficient operation of gas production facilities, achieving optimal production capacity while ensuring safety standards are not compromised.
7. Institute an efficient logistics, distribution, and packaging network to guarantee timely delivery of gases to customers.
8. Building Strong Partnerships: Identify new markets of growth, lead the sales process, and build effective partnerships, channels, and supplier relationships, including market expansion and product development.
9. Formulate customer retention strategies to promote long-term partnerships with key stakeholders.
10. Safety, Productivity & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and industry standards related to gas manufacturing, handling, storage, and distribution.
11. Lead safety culture for employees and monitor compliance.
12. Manage environmental impact and implement sustainability initiatives and measures.
13. Leadership: Lead a high-performing team across various departments and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
14. Direct behaviors and activities according to company values.
15. Provide leadership and drive a high-performance culture within the organization.

Qualifications And Skills

1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Business Administration from a reputable higher learning institution.
2. Deep understanding of the industrial gas market, welding and safety processes, and industry standards.
3. Excellent analytical and financial skills to evaluate market trends and financial performance.
4. Expertise in safety protocols and regulatory compliance related to industrial gas operations, project management, and relevant certifications.