Company Description

Providing water, energy and waste management solutions for 160 years, Veolia offers public authorities and industries with a range of water, energy and waste management services vital to human development and sustainable growth in 48 countries around the world. We continue to adapt and innovate inline with economic growth and human development by designing and implementing solutions that will have a positive impact on the environment and resources. As Veolia Resourcers, our goal is to build a better 21st century.

In the Near & Middle East, Veolia works with industries, governments and communities, retail and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that are needed today and in the future. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is committed to achieving quantifiable results with sustainable, pragmatic environmental solutions.

Key figures:

• More than 3,000 employees in the Near & Middle East (in addition to the 5,000 for Enova which reports directly to Veolia AMO, for Facility Management and energy Efficiency contracts in the ME)

• A strong local network across the region (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA,Lebanon,Jordan, Turkey)

• 30 years of sustainable partnerships with more than 6,000 references

We are looking for a General Manager (GM) to head the organisation in Waste Management.

You will provide vision and leadership to the company by assisting the management (UAE CEO, COO, CFO) and staff members with the development of long and annual business plans. You will establish and accomplish business objectives with the use of all company policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve the VESE and VMER business objectives in the short, medium and long term through continuous improvement, sound financial management and in accordance with the Integrated Management System.

Your scope of work will represent 200 MAED revenues and more than 900 employees.

Key Responsibilities :

Main skills

• To develop and implement business strategies, policies and processes for the general management and business development for the broad spectrum of activities in Waste Management Services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in relation with the UAE BD Director, the UAE CEO and COO)
• Manage and ensure performance of the company as the profit-centre head.
• Grow and develop the existing businesses and markets while striving to increase the customer base and sales turnover at a competitive pricing with timely receivables.
• Pursue new business opportunities and related adjacencies such as green initiatives and recycling, in relation with the UAE BD Director
• Position the company in a competitive position in the market.
• Maintain regular contact especially with major customers to maintain high service-standards and to seek feedback from them so that the company can effectively implement a programme of continuous improvement.
• Manage all subcontractors and ensure their compliance with their contractual obligations as well as their timely payment and compensation.
• Make major procurement decisions in close coordination with the involved departments (Procurement, Finance\xe2\x80\xa6)
• Lead the efforts in ensuring that the appropriate business systems, processes and controls are in place.
• Develop & maintain a motivated environment that brings out best individual & team efforts and ensures high productivity & effectiveness within staff performance. Support all HR processes and initiatives such as staffing, Learning & Development and Talent Management in line with the company policy guidelines.
• Ensure each Department Manager owns an identified action plan in line with the company objectives.
• Evaluate the costs and benefits of all new ideas and initiatives to ensure that resources are appropriately directed and to keep the business ahead of its competitors.
• Maintain an awareness of the latest developments and technology in Waste Management Services and in automotives, and to ensure that the company continues to take advantage of the latest thinking in these areas.
• Take overall responsibility of company budget planning - with the assistance of the Financial controller, and the supervision of the UAE CFO- to ensure a proper financial management of the company.
• Enforce performance standards, organizational policies, provide direction and motivation to functional managers and employees as well as ensure that adequate training is being imparted to staff members as required to meet the company objectives.
• Maintain add-on quality, health, safety and environment standards as well as partner with the Government of UAE/ Abu Dhabi and Dubai/other Emirates concerned its affiliates and other similar organizations in such endeavours.
• In case of major emergencies be on-call available and make - together with the heads of departments - decisions to mitigate harm and impact on the health and safety of staff members and third persons and on own or foreign property.
• Liaise with government, semi-government and related institutions for statutory compliance and complement our public relation initiatives.
• Ensure that the company adheres to all applicable laws and regulations. Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
• Attend and report regularly to the company\'s board of directors and implement the general strategic decisions issued by the board.

Quality Health Safety & Environment

• Understand, implement and follow the QHSE policy.
• Report any HSE incident immediately as per UAE HSE procedures.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures onsite.
• Ensure that the company\'s operations are executed at all times in such a manner as to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all employees and others who may be affected by its operations and the protection of the environment.
• Ensure there is an effective company policy for quality, environment, occupational health & safety and that all employees, contractors and temporary workers are made aware of their individual responsibility.
• Ensure through the appointment of competent persons, that the company\'s responsibilities as employer are met in the topic of QHSE.Ensuring that all Managers understand and fulfil their responsibilities with regards to QHSE.
• Arrange for funds and facilities to meet the requirements of company policy and legislation.
• Ensure that notification and reporting procedures to the relevant statutory authorities are carried out.
• Make provision for adequate and appropriate training to be given to all employees.
• Provide the HSE department the means of ensuring his/her duties as per the HSE policy of the company
• Review all the updates in the management system as proposed by QHSE Coordinator, and validate it with the UAE QHSE Manager

Veolia core values

• Comply with Veolia Group Values: Responsibility, Community Spirit, Respect, Innovation and Customer Focus
• Take initiative and always act in a professional and ethical manner.
• Represent VESE / VMER in a courteous, helpful and business-like behavior.
• Maintain an uncompromised level of confidentiality and integrity related to all VESE / VMER information and operation in general.
• Adhere to and encourage adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Maintain coordination and effective working relationships with other job functions and the other teams.
• Train and develop subordinates.
• Participate in overtime tasks as required from time to time.

Organizing and Reporting

• Ensure that reporting is performed promptly and accurately.
• Organize soft & hard files with focus on digitalization.
• Update reports within specified time.
• Produce requested reports when required by the Line Manager.

Communication

• Report all relevant information to the Line Manager promptly and accurately.
• Ensure effective, accurate and prompt communication with all other departments, clients, suppliers and Veolia teams in relation with the UAE Communication & Marketing Manager

Qualifications

Education Level

• Hold a relevant educational qualification from a well recognized and reputable academic institution fit for the required job function.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years experience in the same field in a well reputed organization within various levels with minimum 10 years experience in the same position, preferably in the GCC region.

Technical Skills

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• UAE valid light vehicle driving license is a must.
• Innovative and continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective problem identification, problem solving and improvement implementation.
• Performance Management, Staffing, Management Proficiency, Coordination, Coaching, Developing Standards, Financial Planning and Strategy, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Quality Management.

Organizing and Reporting

• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent workload and time management.
• Excellent report writing skills with attention to detail, correctness and accuracy with the good use of English and technical terminology.
• Able to create new reports and tools for use by employees and management.

IT Skills

Advanced proficiency in Google suite, MS Office and related apps.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Maximum flexibility due to the nature of work and work environment..
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict handling skills.

Communication

• Good command of written and spoken English is a must.
• Good command of Hindi/Urdu/Arabic is an advantage.
• Able to transfer knowledge to colleagues, interns and students.
• Communicate accurately, correctly, timely, effectively and in an appropriate manner using email, documentation and verbally.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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