General Manager

Inalfa Roof Systems • Acworth, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) is directly responsible for the financial & operational success of an Inalfa assembly & production location or multiple locations. Reporting to the regional Managing Director, the GM shall implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support strategic objectives. S/he is responsible for the production of quality product and the profit / loss of the facility(s), as well as, to manage the operations functions directly involved in the production and shipping of quality modules including production staff, plant quality, plant engineering, health & safety and logistics & materials. Support functions in the facility(s) such as Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology may or may not report directly into the General Manager. The General Manager will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives. The GM sets and executes objectives and initiatives that are in line with IRSG & regional business strategies, global Operation’s strategy and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in plant operations management & improvement methods
• Demonstrated exposure to financial management and accounting
• Experience with budget development and execution
• Experience effectively communicating key data to senior management, customers, and suppliers
• Can keep calm composure in stressful interpersonal situations
• Interpersonal skills to build discipline into the workforce
• Capable communications skills both written and oral
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
• Hands-on, leads by example
• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to details
• Integrity / ethics / values beyond reproach
• Drives for personal improvement and the improvement of staff
• Resourceful and adapts to changes in a demanding environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Purchasing or Finance is required.
• The position requires no less than 10 years of experience managing an assembly facility in an automotive business serving both domestic and international automotive OEM customers at a Sr. leadership level.
• Full P&L experience for a facility between $250M and $400M is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• The position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical reports, financial reports, and legal documents.
• The ability to effectively respond to inquiries and complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, executives or members of the business community.
• Must have the ability to write presentations and internal communications that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Have the ability to effectively present and communicate information to all levels of the business & external audiences.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts and possesses a strong understanding of accounting & finance mathematics to analyze, interpret and build budgets.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with concept, abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to make decisions with impartial information in line with business needs.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree with an emphasis in business management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective and efficient operations in order to deliver quality product at required quantity to meet customer requirements and expectations
• Manage staff to expected performance and adherence to internal and customer required systems and processes
• Create and execute annual FTE and operations budgets which include overhead cost control and improvements to reduce spend and maximize operational profit
• Responsible to improve operational performance and cost control focused on, but not limited to, the following areas: Plant IMF/ SGA/ direct labor costs & variance, Freight cost, Scrap rate & cost, Rework cost, Inventory accuracy & adjustment
• Responsible for customer satisfaction and product quality on all programs
• Achieve and maintain customer quality certifications by meeting or exceeding customer quality score card requirements
• Use metrics, lessons learned and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement of practice, process and systems in the facility in line with IOS and quality processes
• Properly escalate issues to the appropriate level in the business and secure the necessary resources to implement short and long term corrective actions
• Work with advanced program teams to manage program launches to meet or exceed internal and customer expectations
• Responsible for the health & safety practices and the well-being of all employees
• Work with Human Resources to enforce company policies & regulations within the facility
• Is a leader and sets the example and expectation for collaboration, accountability and the culture within the facility
• Ensures compliance with all Inalfa Operating System requirements.
• Works to all IATF 16949 procedures as related to the Manufacturing Operations department function.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

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