General Manager

Management Support Solutions, LLC is conducting a search to find a General Manager - Preformed Thermoplastic, for Crown USA, Inc.

SUMMARY

Crown USA, Inc. is searching for a General Manager – Preformed Thermoplastic to join their team. This is a new position. The General Manager will provide full P&L, operational, sales, and strategic leadership of Crown USA’s Preformed Thermoplastic Division. The GM is accountable for financial performance, market growth, operational excellence, and team development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ability to manage and grow an $8M business to $16M and beyond in 4 years.
• Develop employee culture for exceptional growth.

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team. Lead the division’s strategic direction and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Manage divisional P&L; deliver revenue growth; profitability; and cost control all while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare and manage budgets, reports, and KPIs to drive informed decision-making.
• Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, and production operations with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement processes (e.g., lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Ensure that manufacturing of products conforms to specified quality standards and tolerance as identified in the technical specification sheet.
• Drive business development, sales growth, and customer relationship management. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and vendors.
• Identify product development and market expansion opportunities.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree is an added plus. MBA preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of senior leadership in traffic coatings manufacturing (is preferred) or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in P&L ownership and business growth.
• Strong operational management and process improvement expertise.
• Proven ability to lead teams and build organizational capability.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires infrequent travel, 10% to 20%.
• This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday. While weekend work is rare, occasional weekend activity may be required based on business needs.

This position specification should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed in this job. Other responsibilities will be as assigned.