General Manager

Continental Steel • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Continental Steel & Tube Co. is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the company’s day-to-day business and help drive growth. The role oversees office operations, sales and purchasing coordination, billing, cost control, and staff management, and is accountable for keeping the business running accurately, efficiently, and profitably.

This is a hands-on leadership role working directly with the company owner. The General Manager acts as the owner’s right hand by maintaining direct communication, handling day-to-day issues, making decisions within established authority, and following through to ensure company goals are met.

Requirements

• College education, preferably in business or a related field.
• Several years of management experience, including supervising employees.
• Experience overseeing office operations and business results.
• Working knowledge of budgets, financial reports, and cost control.
• Experience with payroll processing and routine HR administration.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and payroll.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and follow tasks through to completion.
• Comfort working directly with a business owner and handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in metals, industrial distribution, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with accounting software and order-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily priorities, coordinate employee coverage, and ensure assigned work is completed on time.
• Lead, train, and develop staff; monitor attendance and performance; communicate expectations; and hold employees accountable.
• Process payroll, maintain attendance and time-off records, keep employee files current, and coordinate hiring, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Coordinate communication among customers, suppliers, freight carriers, purchasing, sales, and warehouses.
• Resolve escalated issues involving orders, deliveries, quality, pricing, and billing.
• Verify purchase orders and invoices against supporting records; review pricing, quantities, terms, and charges; resolve discrepancies; and approve invoices within established authority.
• Track company projects and marketing activities, coordinate with employees and outside providers, and ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Help prepare and manage the company budget, monitor spending, and identify ways to reduce costs.
• Provide regular updates to the owner and bring forward matters requiring the owner’s input or approval.
• Develop and implement company policies and procedures in coordination with the owner, and identify improvements that reduce errors and delays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to lead daily operations and contribute to the growth of an established company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree