The Vice-President and General Manager is responsible for Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality, Production and Cost as it relates to the manufacturing processes. The Vice-President and General Manager must assure that the organization's production objectives are efficiently achieved while maintaining consistent quality requirements. This position reports directly to the President.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Directs the activities of the plant's manufacturing operations including production, manufacturing engineering, facilities/equipment maintenance, and other manufacturing support function
- Directs the development and implementation of the division's long-term strategic plan.
- Ensures that quality, health, safety and environmental compliance guidelines are implemented
- Responsible for the management and development of support staff to ensure business growth and integrity.
- Ensures continual improvement of productivity, quality, service, safety and environmental compliance within the division
- Responsible for developing and training implementing systems to measure important elements at the plants and to reward and discipline responsible parties.
- Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and communicating Company values and policies to customers, suppliers, all associates, and the community
- Conducts Extensive research on market trends
- Monitors geopolitical headwinds, tariffs, etc.
- Assists sales in preparing competitive bids using our latest material cost and conversion costs
- Advises on corporate budget planning and forecasting
- Active in in trade organizations as a public face of the company
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; and five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.