Vice President & General Manager - Stellar Manufacturing

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY: 

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling.  We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

Overview:

The General Manager oversees all business and manufacturing operations at Stellar Manufacturing, ensuring strong financial and operational performance. This role is responsible for driving profitability by increasing revenue, managing operating expenses, and executing strategic plans that support long-term growth. The GM partners closely with Corporate Accounting on budgets, inventory, and financial management, and collaborates with Corporate HR on policies, procedures, and workforce initiatives. This position also works with Executive Management to define and execute key companywide strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

• Own full responsibility for the company P&L.
• Drive profitability and overall business growth.
• Review analyses of sales, operations, and expenditures against budget and forecast to assess progress toward financial goals.
• Oversee and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring expenses remain within approved limits.
• Lead the development, planning, and execution of long-term business strategies.
• Create and implement company strategic initiatives.
• Oversee Business Development and Marketing in developing and executing strategic sales plans.
• Guide Business Development in sales forecasting and establishing performance goals.
• Support Business Development in negotiating client contracts and work agreements.
• Review market trends and analyses to determine client needs and pricing strategies.
• Partner with the head of EH&S to ensure all safety policies and objectives are consistently followed.
• Drive adherence to and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with HR to evaluate and refine policies and procedures in alignment with industry trends and applicable laws.
• Work with Executive Management to review achievements and adjust goals based on current business conditions.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
• Manage all department leaders, including those overseeing Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Maintenance, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, EH&S, Warehousing, Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in alignment with company policies and relevant laws.
• Responsibilities include hiring, interviewing, onboarding, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and handling rewards, discipline, complaints, and resolutions.

Pay Range: $160,000 - $230,000, bonus eligible position, commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Chemistry or Engineering preferred).
• MBA strongly preferred.
• Eight to ten years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership excellence.
• Demonstrated success in supervising and motivating teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, flexible, and collaborative team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally across multiple formats (in person, phone, and electronic).
• Proficiency with modern software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.  Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

Salary : $160,000 - $230,000