Job Details
General Manager, Custom Plastics
We are engaged in a confidential and nationwide search for a General Manager with significant experience in plastics manufacturing.
The ideal candidate we are looking for will be a servant leader with extensive Sales Management, Business Development and Operations Management experience in the plastics market. You will run this business as if it were their own. We are looking for someone who will drive growth, as well as manage operations.
Why is this a TRULY OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY?
GREAT PEOPLE: Great team of people and a great owner to work with.
MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY of respect and professionalism. Overall guiding principles of doing what is right , reduce, reuse, recycle, and safety are of paramount importance.
EXECUTIVE EXPOSURE: You will be a key component of the executive team.
AUTHORITY TO IMPACT the organization. Your leadership will influence the direction, culture, and growth of the organization. In fact, ensuring a team-based, servant leadership culture is paramount in importance.
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: Though established and profitable, there is a mountain of untapped potential out there. With your leadership, amazing growth is possible.
LARGE RESPONSIBILITY: You will be responsible for all sales and operations.
GREAT PLANT AND OFFICE: Very nice place to work.
Responsibilities for General Manager
The General Manager will assume responsibility for the entire operation, with responsibility for both growth and operational effectiveness.
The General Manager will be a hands-on participant in defining operational objectives and direction for this part of the company.
Set objectives for sales growth and participate in the sales process.
In conjunction with company executives and key managers, the General Manager will establish budgets and strategic plans to accomplish corporate objectives for growth and profitability.
The General Manager will establish metrics for key areas of measurement and hold teams accountable to achieve or exceed these goals.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and drive continuous improvement as a way of life in the operations, including constantly improving metrics in key areas.
Manage the P&L, driving all operations to meet or exceed budgets and strategic plans.
Ensure that employee safety is paramount in importance.
Qualifications for General Manager
A BS degree with MBA preferred.
Team based, or servant leadership management style.
Safety and housekeeping has to be of paramount importance.
10 years of experience in the plastics market: blow molding and/or injection molding required
10+years of upper-level sales AND operations management experience. Must have proven ability to not only manage but grow an operation. Only those with both will be considered.
Strong financial acumen with proven P&L Management experience.
Sufficient technical knowledge of rates, materials, tooling, and process to be able to communicate effectively with both employees and customers.
Strong, metric-driven personality and methodology, and must drive the business for continual improvement of key metrics.
Strong financial knowledge with strong budgeting skills, Proven P&L experience, and strong Strategic Planning experience.