General Manager (62240)

Walsworth•Fulton, MO

About The Position

The General Manager manages activity at an assigned facility to maximize productivity, meet customer requirements, minimize costs, and promote a safe working environment in accordance with company policy. The role oversees facility operations, budgeting and capital planning, prepress manufacturing, quality goals, planning activity, and customer and internal communications. It also carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and ten years of experience in print manufacturing; alternatively, an associate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and twelve years of experience in print manufacturing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a team environment and interface frequently with a variety of individuals or groups.
Ability to work with limited direction and supervision while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
Must successfully complete training or certification courses required to support or strengthen the position.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures, and related materials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong customer service skills, and ability to communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly.
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows-based databases.

Responsibilities

Review development of plant-wide budgets and follow up on variances between actual activity and budget.
Prepare the facility capital expenditure plan and review equipment justifications.
Direct prepress manufacturing to meet customer and company expectations.
Establish quality target goals for prepress departments.
Participate in cross-functional task teams.
Ensure safety and work rules and regulations are followed.
Monitor planning team activity.
Interact with yearbook customer service to determine customer requirements.
Communicate with departments throughout the corporation as needed.
Communicate with customers and sales representatives as needed.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.