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Job description
General Manager, Custom Plastic Extrusions
We are retained in a confidential and nation-wide search for a General Manager with significant experience in profile extrusion. By profile extrusion we mean window profiles, fence, custom profile or similar.
The ideal candidate we are looking for will be a hands-on and involved servant leader with deep and well-rounded experience in operations, engineering, customer contact, in the extruded products industry. You will run this business as if it were their own, responsible for all aspects of the business.
Why is this a TRULY OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY?
- GREAT PEOPLE: Great team of people and a great owner to work with.
- MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY of respect and professionalism. Overall guiding principles of “doing what is right”, and who ensures safety is of paramount importance.
- EXECUTIVE EXPOSURE: You will be a key component of the Owner’s executive team.
- AUTHORITY TO IMPACT the organization. Your leadership will influence the direction, culture and growth of the organization. In fact, ensuring a team-based, servant leadership culture is paramount in importance.
- UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: Though established and profitable, there is a mountain of untapped potential out there. With your leadership, amazing growth is possible.
- LARGE RESPONSIBILITY: You will be responsible for all sales and operations.
- GREAT CAREER PATH: Line of sight to “President” or “CEO” is possible.
Note: This position is being advertised nation-wide and may not be in the city as advertised.
Responsibilities for General Manager
The General Manager will assume responsibility for the entire operation, with responsibility for both growth and hands-on management of operations.
The General Manager will be a hands-on participant in defining operational objectives and direction for this part of the company.
Set objectives for sales growth and participate in the sales process.
In conjunction with company executives and key managers, the General Manager will establish budgets and strategic plans to accomplish corporate objectives for growth and profitability.
The General Manager will establish metrics for key areas of measurement and hold teams accountable to achieve or exceed these goals.
Work closely with clients.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and drive continuous improvement as a way of life in the operations, including constantly improving metrics in key areas.
Manage the P&L, driving all operations to meet or exceed budgets and strategic plans.
Ensure that employee safety is paramount in importance.
Qualifications for General Manager
A BS degree is preferred, but all candidates will be considered who have the experience and skills to be successful in this role, even without a degree.
Team based, or servant leadership management style.
Safety and housekeeping has to be of paramount importance.
5 years of experience in the profile extrusions such as window profiles, fence profiles, or custom profiles.
Sufficient technical knowledge of rates, materials, tooling, and process to be able to communicate effectively with both employees and customers.
Strong financial knowledge with strong budgeting skills, Proven P&L experience, and strong Strategic Planning experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
