Regional General Manager, RTE

Reading Truck•Wentzville, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional General Manager has multi-site P&L responsibility and is responsible for the overall management of multiple sites within Reading Truck Equipment. The position will provide day-to-day direction of all local functions including sales, manufacturing, finance, planning & logistics, quality & technology, HR, and engineering. The position provides leadership and direction to the management team and all Team Members to accomplish business objectives, achieve customer satisfaction, and create a positive working environment. While leading & developing a strong and effective team, the RGM is expected to advance the growth and penetration of products in new market applications, in developing markets, and within established market segments. The RGM will maintain the high standards around the company’s established principles of employee safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

Requirements

10+ years of management is required, preferably in a customized vehicle operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry.
Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred.
Responsibility for one or more cost centers; plus responsibility for profit & loss statement(s) with total revenues >$15 MM, but <$50 MM.
Responsibility for several cost centers, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing or Design Engineering) is preferred.
MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees, develops, plans and sets a strategic direction for all aspects of the regional group in collaboration with the Executive Team.
Develops, monitors, and publishes key performance indicators and drives continuous improvement including but not limited to: safety, sales, quality, delivery, material cost, working capital, labor productivity and employee morale.
Manages performance ensuring profitability month over month; year over year.
Achieves financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead.
Effectively analyzes sales data, identifying trends and developing effective strategies to increase sales and market share.
Works with Sales to maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction.
Supports sales relationships through direct interactions with key customers including visits, meetings, and reviews as may be necessary.
Provides vision and leadership to all employees.
Collaborates with other leaders in the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Champions a culture of customer-centric behaviors and problem solving; Maintains positive customer relations.
Motivates direct reports and manages the development of department staff.
Identifies future leaders and develops bench strength within the organization.
Analyzes, optimizes and rationalizes all assets of the operation.
Fosters an environment of lean/continuous improvement.