General Manager II

Element Materials Technology•Middleburg Heights, OH

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a General Manager who reports to the Division Director. The role is responsible for all business operations and processes at the assigned location, including profit and loss. The General Manager drives the location’s operational and financial commitments, leads a safety-first culture, develops business plans, manages staffing and equipment needs, and provides leadership and development for employees. The role also represents Element to customers, vendors, employees, and the public while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited four-year college or university in an engineering or technical-related discipline.
At least 10 years of related experience managing an enterprise with at least 25 employees and 3–6 subordinate exempt-level managers or supervisors over multiple shifts.
Basic mathematical skills and the ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts are a plus.
Understand that all functions within the lab fall under the role’s direct purview.
Provide technical leadership vital to assigned test production and operations and the overall operation of the lab.
Strong written and oral communication skills with clients and colleagues, with attention to detail and timing of results.
Ability to organize the lab in line with the company’s strategic, operational, and technical goals.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills to establish and maintain two-way communication and understand the needs and concerns of all departments.
Ability to provide managerial guidance to staff on all lab functions.
Ability to deeply analyze and resolve operational, finance, and other significant business issues on a daily basis.
Proven managerial, technical, and operational competency inside and outside the lab.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) designation.

Responsibilities

Drive and deliver annual Operational Plan commitments for revenue, profit, working capital, and operational performance.
Lead and inspire a safety-first culture.
Work with location support functions and systems, including QA, Safety and Health, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Finance, Human Resources, Business Improvement, and Service Excellence.
Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans and strategies, including operational goals, equipment needs, and staffing for the location.
Work in conjunction with long-term group goals and develop and implement strategies based on geographic business and industry knowledge, technical capability and expertise, and capital expenditure needs.
Maintain contact and relationships with top location accounts in line with policies, and participate as necessary in cultivating new accounts.
Provide managerial guidance to staff on reporting needs and requirements.
Prepare and submit accurate forecasts, maintain acceptable working-capital levels, and determine and execute corrective actions needed to achieve plan goals.
Provide guidance, direction, and development opportunities so staff talents can be identified and groomed.
Represent Element positively to the public, customers, vendors, and employees through professional organization membership, Company Task Forces, employee meetings, and visits to work areas.
Ensure compliance with Element policies, including Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, and the moral code of conduct.
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws relating to safety, the environment, and corporate governance.
Take full accountability for all personnel hired for the location.
Work with assigned staff to maintain and balance work schedules.
Maintain an environment of respect and dignity, support employee interactions and problem solving, and ensure work rules are known and followed.