General Manager

Challenge Manufacturing•Holland, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will also develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
5+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility
Proven leadership experience required
Strong business acumen (P&L, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and stewardship processes
Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP experience
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
Has high standards of performance for self
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely

Nice To Haves

Union relations / experience in a union (UAW) environment strongly preferred
Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred
Previous experience in automotive industry preferred

Responsibilities

Define and prioritize operational goals and objective and manage projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines.
Direct the team in solving specific challenges and overcoming project roadblocks when necessary, so that agreed upon goals and objectives are met.
Guide direct personnel toward the achievement of established goals.
Complete and present annual performance appraisals for all direct report employees, outlining positive and negative performance, and document a plan of action for sub-par performers.
Assess the skill level of employees and provide training as needed to advance skills.
Provide feedback for employee’s annual appraisal that perform in other areas but are not direct reports.
Work with human resources department to recruit/hire employees needed to execute the functions of your responsible business area and help to influence the development of and implement strategies and programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional people.
Mentor operational and logistic team members, managers, team leaders, and other contributing members, assisting in creating professional and technical growth goals for each team member.
Identify future leaders within the company and support their leadership development.
Interface with customers on key issues to resolve and communicate action plans as needed.
Establish goals and drive improvement of key performance measures as determined each year.
Write and/or present effective memos, letters, e-mail messages, reports, and presentations.
Communicate verbally and in writing using appropriate language and tone