General Manager

PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall management/coordination of all aspects of company business at a location including production, sales, technical support, customer service, human resources, safety and administrative activities; plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In conjunction with location and regional management develops operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.

2. Recommends and creates operating policies and procedures as required in order to provide consistent guidance to functional teams while establishing team oriented, customer service philosophy and supportive working environment for all location employees.

3. Conducts periodic management team meetings in order to keep managers informed of news, forecasts and strategies relating to the operation of the location; encourages discussion, proposals for optimizing operations, and entertains issues that impact the productivity of the location.

4. Has direct responsibility for budget preparation, operating costs, and profitability of the operation.

5. Participates as part of the Schedule Review Team.

6. Manages a department to ensure achievement of functional and budget/financial goals.

7. Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

8. Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.

9. Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

- Advanced knowledge of company products, competitors products and product standards
- Ability to compose business reports and budgets
- Ability to execute plans/projects through others
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Business or related field and ten (10) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

o May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.