General Manager Plant Operations

OverviewGeneral Manager candidates must exhibit proficiency and comprehension in seven core competency areas. Those are: Leadership, Management of People, Sales and Growth, Customer Service, Financial Understanding, Operational Understanding, and Technical Skills.Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Manage a market center location (annual revenue from $9M+ average) including management of the production facility;Control costs of material, direct/indirect labor and equipment in accordance to budget;Use strategic and leadership skills to facilitate employee selection, development, retention, motivation, and strong customer relationships;Establish a cohesive team between sales, service, and production departments to meet organizational goals;Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/regulations that affect Market Center operations and safety, while promoting safety policies and awareness;Maintain effective relationship with all internal and external customers;If in a union facility, develop an effective management/labor relationship;Drive profitability and growth by obtaining new customers and retaining current customer relationships and maintain the market center's total managed volume;Ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated success in operations management in a production facility or manufacturing environment;Considerable knowledge of financial reporting, including: profit and loss, sales, and capital expenses;Significant customer interface and service responsibilities;Strong analytical and process management skills

Experience

5 - 7 years of progressive management responsibility;12 - 18 months of business to business sales

Travel RequirementsTravel within the region is requiredEducationBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience consideredLicense Requirements / CertificationsA valid driver's license is required