Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing, or Design Engineering preferred; MBA is a plus.
10+ years of management experience, ideally in customized vehicle operations or the truck equipment industry.
Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
Proven responsibility for profit & loss statements with revenues between $15 MM and $50 MM.
Experience managing multiple cost centers with total revenues exceeding $50 MM.
Responsibilities
Oversee and set strategic direction for all aspects of the regional group in collaboration with the Executive Team.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement in safety, sales, quality, and employee morale.
Ensure month-over-month and year-over-year profitability through effective management of expenditures.
Analyze sales data to identify trends and develop strategies for increasing market share.
Maintain customer relationships and identify new customer targets through direct interactions.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
Paid Parental Leave.
Tools Purchase Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.
10 Paid Holidays.
Generous discounts on Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment.
Paid Training and Development Programs.
Full Job Description
How You Will Make an Impact
The Regional General Manager has multi-site P&L responsibility; responsible for overall management of multiple sites within Reading Truck Equipment. The position will provide day-to-day direction of all local functions including sales, manufacturing, finance, planning & logistics, quality & technology, HR and engineering. The position provides leadership and direction to the management team and all Team Members to accomplish business objectives, achieve customer satisfaction and create a positive working environment. While leading & developing a strong and effective team, the RGM is expected to advance the growth and penetration of products in new market applications, in developing markets, and within established market segments. The RGM will maintain the high standards around the company's established principles of employee safety, quality, delivery, cost and people.
The Nuts and Bolts
In collaboration with the Executive Team, oversees, develops, plans and sets a strategic direction for all aspects of the regional group.
Develops, monitors, and publishes key performance indicators and drives continuous improvement including but not limited to: safety, sales, quality, delivery, material cost, working capital, labor productivity and employee morale.
Manage performance ensuring profitability month over month; year over year
Achieve financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead
Effectively analyzes sales data, identifying trends and developing effective strategies to increase sales and market share
Works with Sales to maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction
Support sales relationships through direct interactions with key customers including visits, meetings, and reviews as may be necessary
Provide vision and leadership to all employees
Collaborate with other leaders in the organization to achieve shared objectives
Champion a culture of customer-centric behaviors and problem solving; Maintain positive customer relations
Motivate direct reports and manage the development of department staff
Identify future leaders and develop bench strength within the organization
Analyze, optimize and rationalize all assets of the operation
Foster an environment of lean/continuous improvement
Required Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing or Design Engineering) is preferred; MBA is preferred
10+ years of management is required, preferably in a customized vehicle operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry
Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
Responsibility for one or more cost centers; plus responsibility for profit & loss statement(s) with total revenues >$15 MM, but <$50 MM
Responsibility for several cost centers, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.
Occasional (25%) to Frequent (50%)
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Tools Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
