Laars Heating Systems is seeking a Site Leader for our Electro Industries facility in Monticello, MN who will be responsible for a broad array of functional areas including Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Fulfillment, Marketing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Transportation and Distribution. As a key member of the leadership team, the role is responsible for leading major strategic initiatives, recommending & implementing changes to grow the business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Business and Customer Management
- Making and executing strategic decisions and tactics that ensure we remain supplier of choice to our customers by instilling a culture of delivering a quality product on time, every time and superior customer service.
- Developing supportive working relationships with Sales Managers, other General Managers, and leadership within the organization.
P&L Ownership
- Developing and administering budgets, controlling monthly P&L results, and formulating action plans to address variances and gaps.
- Achieving annual profitability goals.
Operational Development and Implementation
- Developing and implementing an operational plan for the business that addresses: staff development issues, safety, operational excellence, quality improvement, financial performance, delivery, and quality of service.
- Manufacturing focus and continuous improvement. Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to achieve operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
- Creating and driving a culture of learning, innovation, mentoring, coaching, succession planning, reward, recognition, respect, and professionalism.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business required, master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- A proven skill set demonstrating effective communication, planning and organization, and sound judgement.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience in budget management and cost control within a manufacturing environment preferred.