FRONTIER GRATINGS Hiring for General Manager Job at Fort Payne, AL Full Time

Job Title: General Manager

FLSA Status: Executive Exempt

Location: Alabama

SUMMARY:

General Manager will formulate annual operational objectives and programs governing manufacturing, service and distribution, engineering, HR, IT, and administrative operations. Provide leadership and direction, and exercise responsibility for general management of the site. Guide and direct company functions to develop, produce, sell, and market quality products; provide a reasonable return on investment. The General Manager is fully responsible the results of the plant business unit to budget and plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere and support corporate values, customers, productivity through people, profit, innovation, team relationships and culture.
• Develop a plan, vision and support for the corporate vision that can be communicated, driven down, and owned to the lowest business unit of the company through all leaders and associates.
• Involved in sales management for the site
• Plans and directs all aspects of an organization’s operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Sets business unit policy and holds the team accountable.
• Coordinate activities of business unit such as operation, manufacturing, engineering, planning, order fulfillment, and accounting to maximize operational efficiency and economy.
• Provide leadership and support for the promotion of products manufactured, services performed, support development of new markets, increased share of current markets, and maintain competitive position in industry.
• Leads team and is responsible for annual budgeting process including budget approval and accountability.
• Provides support and leadership to the team and establishes and reviews key performance indicators to determine possible changes in programs or operations and budgets. Meeting objectives living up to promises on time delivery.
• Sets a level of excellence for associates in organization for servicing all customers both external and internal.
• Provide the vision and support to develop talent depth in the organization
• Works with corporate HR, IT, sales, PM and other support systems to meets needs of site.
• Domestic travel may be required.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Executive team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises those at the site.

General Manager will carry out supervisory and managerial responsibilities in accordance with Ohio Gratings, organizational policies, applicable federal, state, and local laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance: rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems, and career development.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or business management preferred, with 5 – 10 years experience in general management with experience desired in hands on manufacturing, materials management, order fulfillment, service and distribution, and engineering.
• Previous experience in metal and fabrication preferred
• DOT experience desired
• A desire to manage and lead sales
• Skilled in project management requiring multiple changes and improvements.
• Time Management – Work on multiple projects within a team structure.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite of applications and MRP/ERP system experience.
• Must have a high level of energy, be results-oriented, confident and have strong people skills. Must be able to establish and maintain a strong rapport and positive relationships with all levels.
• Must be strategic in orientation, proactive, persistent, and able to handle multiple projects and/or customers simultaneously, as well as work within a very fast-paced environment.
• Previous grating manufacturing experience desired
• Engineering, detailing, drafting experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Payne, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous metal grating or welding leadership experience?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location