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MW Components, Inc. lists this General Manager opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in setting and executing the strategic direction of the organization
Act as the primary leader of the units’ safety culture always ensuring a world class emphasis on employee safety
Evaluate, manage, and motivate all direct reports with a strong emphasis on accountability, planning, organization, preparation, follow-up and internal communication
Drive the organization to exceed customer expectations for on-time delivery, quality and responsiveness to engineering challenges that may stretch the company’s capabilities to satisfy a unique customer challenge
Establish, monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators for Manufacturing, Quality and Inside Sales.
Work closely with the Outside Sales organization to ensure that the Business Unit is providing them the credibility and marketplace support to capture market share and dominate weaker and less responsive competitors
Lead a culture of collaboration with all other functional areas to ensure effective communication and teamwork
Provide strong leadership to employees ensuring high morale, teamwork and good employee relations, at all levels
Actively participate in the annual budgeting process, holding departments and individuals accountable for achieving budgeted results
Assess all capital needs, be they for growth or preventative maintenance, budget appropriately and ensure that the return on investment is presented in a professional and highly detailed manner
Lead the efforts to identify waste and inefficiency and develop actions to enhance productivity while reducing costs
Develop and maintain relationships with key executives at existing customers and work closely with Sales in closing new business
Plan, develop and implement organizational policies and procedures
Communicate clearly and directly with employees concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability
Develop employees for future advancement
Act as a leader of the company culture, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s vision and the spirit of the organization
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will be a career-oriented, take-charge individual. This person must be profit-motivated, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The desired candidate will have leadership abilities including the power to influence others, command respect, skill development, and a strategic discipline. Other traits to include but not limited to:
Results Oriented
Achievement Motivated
Self-Confident
High Integrity
Professionally Assertive
Sophisticated Communicator
Ability to Read People
Tough-Minded, yet Flexible
Analytical
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of practical work experience
Must have senior management experience
Experience managing rapid growth
Demonstrated experience establishing and reinforcing a robust safety culture
Experience with Formal Safety training programs
A history of manufacturing in a highly-engineered environment where many opportunities are for non-standard products
Training in and management of Quality programs
Lean Manufacturing experience and success with Lean processes
Skill and historical success in recruiting new employees to support the strategic and growth plans of the company
Unique ability to assess new product/market/technology for its viability in the marketplace in terms of sales and profit potential
Sales management experience and demonstrable ability to grow revenue profitably
Excellent financial skills, with the ability to read, understand and manage Cash Flow, Income Statements, and Balance Sheets
Must have a solid grasp of ERP system(s) for product costing and understanding critical drivers of profitability by customer and part number.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to make quick and difficult decisions
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that result in higher profitability
Self-starter, who needs little direction and is highly motivated
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
Strategic outlook with tactical achievements
Desired
MBA or advanced technical degree
5+ years in a senior management position within the Industry
Acquisition experience, including due diligence, integration planning and execution of an integration plan
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10–20 pounds).
Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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