General Manager

Valmont Industries • Franklin Park, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager has full Profit/Loss (P/L) responsibility for the site. The incumbent is responsible for all the physical and human resources within that group, including strategic development, planning, execution and tactical direction, marketing and sales, budgeting, capital utilization, business expansion and new construction. The role manages operations by delegating authority to key functional area employees and directing the sales, manufacturing, and material control functions to ensure optimum efficiency, economy of operations, and maximized profits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 9+ years relevant experience, or 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand, oversee and direct the utilization of sophisticated financial analysis and models.
• Understanding of regulatory, societal and economic drivers and their impact on the business unit.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to articulate well at all levels, write speeches, and effectively present information.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw timely/valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing methodology and tools.
• Ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to travel to other locations/trade shows approximately 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Good understanding of Visual Shop, QAD and other accounting software

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.
• Autonomously manages operations giving guidance and direction to all key functional area managers and supervisors.
• Directs the Sales employee(s) in sales and marketing functions, staffing, pricing, labor, asset and inventory management.
• Supports the Regional Director with special projects or assignments.
• Responsible for the operating performance of the material control and manufacturing functions.
• Ensures risks are identified, controlled, and continuously reduced throughout the site in accordance with EHS standards.
• Ensures implementation and sustainment of Valmont’s Life-Saving Rules and Stop Work Authority programs.
• Ensures incidents identify root causes and have effective corrective actions.
• Ensures a lean manufacturing environment including standardized operating procedures and continuous improvements.
• Establishes sales and manufacturing goals, policies and procedures.
• Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing or trade associations.
• Ensures the profitability of the site by directing and monitoring activities to achieve satisfactory operation and growth performance.
• Oversees the development of annual operating budgets and strategic plans.
• Develops and maintains human capital through appropriate structuring, staffing, developing, appraising and rewarding.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs (tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, health coaching, mortgage services)
• Monthly site-level bonus incentive

What This Job Offers

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