General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Manager will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, directing and controlling all internal and external operational execution, including driving customer service, new client business, implementation and financial activities for the business. Manage the sales, profits, and assets. Recommend strategic business goals and action plans to ensure the business retains industry leadership. Click "Apply Now" for immediate consideration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Coordinate business objectives, develop organizational procedures, and coordinate functions and operations between regions, divisions and departments.
• Direct and monitor activities to ensure the achievement of strategic and profit plans and the ongoing viability and growth of the business.
• Analyze monthly operating reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Responsible for forecasting and budgeting to develop the annual budget and three-year strategic plan.
• Plan and initiate capital appropriations and justifications which will support Division and Corporate goals, vision, values and enhance the shareholder value of the Company.
• Direct and coordinate formulation of financial strategies and business plans to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity.
• Initiate product and service development projects and ensure success of market/customer-driven new products which capitalize on existing and related manufacturing capabilities.
• Review and recommend to the Division President the consolidation, rationalization, or expansion of physical facilities and/or businesses.
• Ensure effective financial and budgetary functions/controls are in place and key financial and operational reports are developed and utilized.
• Establish and maintain effective information and systems to report and control usage of funds and other assets assigned to the business unit.
• Manage and monitor controllable assets to ensure an appropriate level of value creation.
• Coordinate and initiate activities with other operating units of the Division and Corporation to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Analyze costs and recommend appropriate techniques and methods for cost reduction and improved productivity through efficient utilization of all available resources.
• Appraise and recommend appropriate development of new products and services, the elimination of existing products and services, and/or the rationalization of facilities.
• Act continuously to improve products and services to customers, maintain the highest standards of performance.
• Interface directly with key and target accounts to ensure total customer satisfaction, business partnerships and growing levels of commercial activity.
• Establish relationships with critical supplier and other external resources to provide ever-improving resources for the division.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 8 years progressive Manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years in a leadership role
• Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

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  Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.