Sr. Director, General Manager - SLC

American Textile Company•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Sr. Director, General Manager provides overall leadership and management of manufacturing operations at the facility. The role is responsible for efficient, high-quality, and safe manufacturing processes; staff and resource management; operational and financial performance; and strategic planning to support sustained business growth. The position drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing, distribution, inventory, and facility operations. The General Manager works with corporate leadership, the VP, and departments throughout the business to align manufacturing activities with organizational objectives. The role manages production planning and schedules, capacity and staffing, budgets and spending, gross margin, inventory levels, equipment reliability, employee relations, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements. It also leads Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and other process-improvement initiatives, including projects intended to improve operations and financial results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or business.
At least 10 years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others.
Ability to initiate and sustain courses of action, with high motivation and urgency; willingness to work extended hours and make personal sacrifices to achieve goals.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Ability to train and work with a diverse workforce, including contingent workers.
Financial-management expertise, particularly in budgeting and key performance indicators.
Strategic mindset and strong tactical execution.
Experience with lean processes, concepts, and lean manufacturing.
Excellent critical-thinking and active-listening skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to continuously maintain a sitting position.
Frequent use of upper extremities for keyboard functions.
Ability to frequently stand and walk.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience utilizing AS400 and WMS.

Responsibilities

Manage the timely and accurate completion of manufacturing production schedules.
Oversee capacity requirements and communicate staffing needs.
Communicate with corporate leadership and other departments to align operations with business objectives.
Analyze personnel and capital resources and select methods to meet production and distribution goals while supporting business development.
Monitor product standards, establish and maintain standards, and ensure inventory levels are maintained.
Review operating and financial performance against annual targets.
Partner with the VP to develop budgets for manufacturing and distribution and control spending to target levels.
Monitor manufacturing gross margin and drive improvement efforts.
Reduce manufacturing cycle time and maximize inventory turns.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Lead continuous improvement through Six Sigma, 5S, and lean process-improvement initiatives, and present to all levels of management.
Establish and monitor process-control parameters to achieve expected departmental performance.
Plan production operations and establish manufacturing priorities and sequences.
Review machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
Develop or revise standard operating and working procedures and guide employees in complying with standards.
Compile, store, and retrieve production, processing, and quality data.
Direct first-line supervisors and process-development activities.
Maintain environmental and safety practices and meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Maintain communications with internal departments and external vendors, suppliers, and machine shops.
Manage finished-goods and component-parts inventory in line with forecasted and actual sales, and optimize inventory management of manufactured products.
Consult with production managers to control the flow of finished goods into the warehouse for inventory-control purposes.
Contribute to planning and administration of the plant budget.
Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and appraise employee results to support production and distribution efficiency.
Cultivate positive employee relations, motivate the workforce, and provide corrective guidance.
Partner with Human Resources on staffing, recruitment, selection, orientation, and training, while supporting employee growth and development.
Create and manage reports that improve the use of available information and production-area efficiency, and train the team to access and interpret report information accurately.
Ensure pillow-production, shipping, and warehouse reports are completed and distributed promptly.
Oversee the maintenance department and equipment reliability, and approve contracts with outside service facilities for necessary repairs.
Act as a liaison with external parties on facility-maintenance matters.
Safeguard the facility, maintain a hazard-free environment, and oversee required repairs and renovations.
Ensure compliance with governmental regulations through strict adherence to safety programs.
Use process-improvement tools and methodologies to lead Lean Six Sigma projects that deliver operational improvements and financial benefits.