General Manager Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Overseeing the metal stamping (not automotive) operations of the company with P&L responsibilities. Directing and coordinating activities of the organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals.
• Coordinates activities of divisions or departments such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency and economy.
• Directs and coordinates promotion of products manufactured or services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.
• Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and allocates operating budget.
• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
• Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing or trade associations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Require 5 years of experience in metal stamping (non-automotive) preferably with a focus on tight tolerance, small stamped and/or threaded parts.
• 5 years related senior management experience in manufacturing.
• Willingness and desire to create a team learning environment and to foster a positive, fulfilling work environment
• Demonstrated ability to balance department efficiency and product excellence
• Willingness to assist teammates to achieve departmental goals
• Demonstrated strengths in teambuilding and leadership skills
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated willingness, desire, and ability to supervise with aptitude for coaching, mentoring, training, and developing teammate performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teammates with confidence in work processes and goals
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.