General Manager

Linamar Corporation • Muscle Shoals, AL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for planning and directing all activities within a facility, implementing approved strategies and objectives, and overseeing the facility’s financial and operating results. This role involves directing, through managers and supervisors, the operational, administrative, and financial functions, including production, technical, sales, and human resource activities. Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, established in 1966, known for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries. The company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing access to state-of-the-art tools and resources. Linamar is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity and accommodating applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Post secondary education in related technical/business field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in a management position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate expert-level communication skills, both written and oral, ensuring clear, effective interactions with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Exhibit strong negotiation abilities to effectively secure contracts with suppliers while fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring all team members are valued and heard.
• Ability to review financial records to determine accuracy and adhere to financial procedures.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales and Customer Relationships by developing implementing strategies to achieve sales targets and enhance customer satisfaction. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Provide reliable support and guidance to the leadership team, ensuring they achieve their departmental goals and align with overall company objectives.
• Verify daily production processes are optimized for efficiency, safety, and quality, meeting customer demands and operational goals.
• Oversee engineering to ensure the design and refinement of manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with the HR Manager to forecast workforce needs, manage employee engagement programs, and ensure compliance with HR legal requirements to enhance motivation, satisfaction, and productivity.
• Ensure all safety protocols and legal requirements are met, creating a culture of safety across the plant.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager to develop and maintain cost control systems, and adherence to budgetary constraints and approve budgeting and financial decisions.
• Oversee facility maintenance activities ensuring legal requirements are met. Monitor maintenance performance, handle budgetary issues, and ensure timely reporting and resolution of facility-related issues.
• Evaluate and Enhance Quality Control Systems together with the Quality Manager to design, implement, and continuously improve quality control measures, ensuring that products meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory standards.
• Oversee materials management to ensure efficient inventory management, procurement, and utilization of materials, supporting production schedules and maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

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