The General Manager is the leader of a site responsible for the overall direction and performance of tire collection, processing, and manufacturing operations. This includes overall management of all aspects of tire collection-coordinating routes, personnel, equipment, and customer service-along with grading, processing, maintenance, and inventory. The General Manager ensures site safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is accountable for P&L management, driving financial performance by surpassing financial targets, controlling costs, and enhancing productivity. The General Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting sales and customer relations activities. This role also plays a critical hands-on leadership function, providing daily supervision, interaction, and direction for all employees at the site.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Champion the safety culture for the region and ensure all sites have plans in place to achieve targets for employee injuries, vehicle accidents, and fire safety.
- Conduct timely fire/safety checks and ensure compliance with standardized work practices, including
- SOPs and housekeeping checklists.
- Lead and manage all site operations, including tire collection, grading, processing, and maintenance.
- Full ownership of Profit and Loss (P&L) performance.
- Surpass financial targets by controlling production costs, enhancing productivity, and driving revenue growth.
- Analyze financial reports to identify trends, manage budget allocations, and make data-driven decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
- Learn and utilize Liberty's financial systems and reporting tools, which enable detailed tracking and management of revenue and costs across all areas of the operation.
- Oversee the implementation of an effective preventative maintenance program to ensure manufacturing equipment meets quality and productivity targets.
- Manage feedstock, end-product inventory, and outbound logistics.
- Direct sales and ensure operations align with financial targets.
Required Skills/Abilities:- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Business acumen with experience in leading change and achieving safety and business objectives.
Education and Experience:- At least five years of leadership experience in manufacturing, covering safety, production, quality, financials, and employee leadership
