General Manager Plant Operations

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Cherry Hill, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

General Manager candidates must exhibit proficiency and comprehension in seven core competency areas. Those are: Leadership, Management of People, Sales and Growth, Customer Service, Financial Understanding, Operational Understanding, and Technical Skills.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in operations management in a production facility or manufacturing environment;
• Considerable knowledge of financial reporting, including: profit and loss, sales, and capital expenses;
• Significant customer interface and service responsibilities;
• Strong analytical and process management skills
• 5 - 7 years of progressive management responsibility;
• 12 - 18 months of business to business sales
• Travel within the region is required
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• A valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Manage a market center location (annual revenue from $9M+ average) including management of the production facility;
• Control costs of material, direct/indirect labor and equipment in accordance to budget;
• Use strategic and leadership skills to facilitate employee selection, development, retention, motivation, and strong customer relationships;
• Establish a cohesive team between sales, service, and production departments to meet organizational goals;
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/regulations that affect Market Center operations and safety, while promoting safety policies and awareness;
• Maintain effective relationship with all internal and external customers;
• If in a union facility, develop an effective management/labor relationship;
• Drive profitability and growth by obtaining new customers and retaining current customer relationships and maintain the market center's total managed volume;
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager