Location: San Antonio, TX 78216
Post Date: 07/24/2024
Immediately seeking a General Manager for a large manufacturing company in San Antonio. This is a direct hire permanent position. Annual salary is $200,000.
General Manager overview:
- Responsible for managing and overseeing manufacturing operations and performance ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability.
- Plan production schedules, identifying productivity goals, and monitoring processes to ensure efficiency and compliance in the manufacturing process
- Strong leadership qualities, gives clear direction, thinks proactively, and has a high degree of accountability
- Develop strategies that make certain the production goals are met at a minimal cost
- The General Manager is critical to the successful production of the product being manufactured
- Drive efficiency and ensure products are produced lean with minimal downtime
- Responsible for achieving financial objectives, implementing best practices, and fostering culture of continuous improvement
- Establish strategic direction for manufacturing and sales, aligning goals with companywide strategies to consistently exceed customer expectations
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage overall plant operations, production, sales, quality, and safety
- Manage approx. $150MIL in sales volume
- Drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
- Lead sales department in setting and exceeding performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development plans
- Develop and maintain customer relationships to drive growth and customer satisfaction
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices, balancing cost, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Establish and enforce quality control standards to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations
- Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the manufacturing team, fostering a positive and motivated work environment
- Implement and monitor safety protocols and initiatives to minimize accidents and incidents
- Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to manage relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Oversee all production aspects (scheduling, budgeting, inventory, quality control)
- Implement lean principles and continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and product quality
- Foster collaboration and communication between manufacturing and sales teams, translating customer needs into high-quality products and seamless sales initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Seeking minimum of 10 years combined leadership in manufacturing and sales
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field (preferred)
- Bilingual preferred
- Working knowledge and deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and sales/marketing strategies
- Proven ability to bridge the gap between manufacturing and sales to create a seamless customer experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a data-driven approach
- Ability to manage multiple employees, departments, and priorities in a fast-paced environment (20 direct employees/200 indirect employees)
- Proven leadership in motivating high-performing, cross-functional teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP & CRM software
- Must be willing to travel monthly as well as 2 trade shows/year (Feb. & Oct.
- Must be able to be on the manufacturing floor for the duration of the shift
- Will be providing plant tours and conducting meetings with customers
Please call/text 210-664-2680
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