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 required
EducationBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
License Requirements / CertificationsA valid driver's license is required
