autoslkp.blogg.se - General manager job description

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven general manager to direct and manage our organization's business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs.

Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.

Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPI’s.

15 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably currently having same role (GM) in a manufacturing company OR with at least 10 years of increasing management responsibility in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Business.Works with Human Resources to seek out ways to motivate and develop employees. Oversees the hiring and training of facility personnel.Manage and maintain labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets and strategic goals.Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning.Assigns stretch assignments to further train and enhance staff development. Coach and develop staff to build high performing teams.Assures that policies and documentation are current and facility is compliant with customer audit requirements. Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the manufacturing and distribution process.Drives standardization practices throughout the organization that align with other branches.Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support plant strategic goals.Constantly assesses the facility’s operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve processes in an economic manner.Understands the technical aspects of the facility’s manufacturing processes so as to provide support to departmental personnel.Monitors the facility’s equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the company’s equipment and physical facility are properly maintained.Enforces all company policies, including safety, production, quality, sales, human resources, customer service and accounting policies.Oversees all employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility.Frequently researches cost savings opportunities, leading and monitoring all progress in capturing savings opportunities.Provides information to various corporate personnel in a timely manner, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.Works with the Plant Manager to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed.Works to ensure that the facility’s financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets.Develop and nurture a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture.Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced transportation service in consistence with budgeted levels of costs.Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and finance.Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget.

Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.

Control of all operational aspects including revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance and compliance within assigned.

Directs all aspects of the business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.