General Manager Plant Operations

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

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About The Position

The General Manager manages a Vestis market center with average annual revenue of $9 million or more, including its production facility. The role requires proficiency across leadership, people management, sales and growth, customer service, financial understanding, operational understanding, and technical skills. The General Manager drives profitable growth, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance while building an effective team across sales, service, and production. Regional travel is required.

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.
• Five to seven years of progressive management responsibility.
• Twelve to eighteen months of business-to-business sales experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Regional travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a market center location with average annual revenue of $9 million or more, including the production facility.
• Control material, direct and indirect labor, and equipment costs in accordance with budget.
• Lead employee selection, development, retention, and motivation, and cultivate strong customer relationships.
• Build a cohesive team across sales, service, and production departments to meet organizational goals.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting market center operations and safety, while promoting safety policies and awareness.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• If working in a union facility, develop an effective management-labor relationship.
• Drive profitability and growth by obtaining new customers, retaining current customer relationships, and maintaining 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