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Stephen Bonnici

Stephen Bonnici

Deputy General Manager

Summary

Strategic and results-driven senior executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across different departments including manufacturing, operations, and supply chain. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and aligning operational performance with business objectives. Strong commercial mindset and a passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in the manufacturing sector.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy General Manager

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
01.2024 - Current
  • Following a senior management restructuring exercise that included a change in the leadership of the Company, I have been assigned the role of Deputy GM working in hand with the new General Manager. In my role I mainly focus on the operational aspect of the Company including the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Departments as well as overview the Human Resources Department. In my role I also lead the the Public Affairs and Communications Department.

Head of Human Resources

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for the setting up of the HR Department from scratch. Strong Industrial relations experience having handled multiple negotiations of the company's collective agreement. Responsible for talent development at all levels including implementation of shop-floor personnel multi skilling process. Other functions include:
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Management & Recognition
  • Internal Communications
  • Learning & Development
  • Compensation & Benefits (inc. Payroll)

Quality Systems Executive

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
10.1994 - 12.2002
  • Quality Systems Executive: Responsible for Implementing Quality Systems Head Quality Assurance: Responsible for QA operational function

Education

MBA -

Maastricht School of Management
Maastricht
04.2001 -

Diploma in General Management -

Maastricht School of Management
Maastricht
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Teamwork - Expert

  • Interpersonal skills - Expert

  • Attention to detail - Expert

  • Cross-functional team coordination - Expert

  • Communications - Expert

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Head of Human Resources

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
01.2003 - 12.2023

MBA -

Maastricht School of Management
04.2001 -

Diploma in General Management -

Maastricht School of Management
04.2001 -

Quality Systems Executive

The General Soft Drinks Co Ltd
10.1994 - 12.2002
Stephen BonniciDeputy General Manager