General Manager

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center is looking to hire a skilled General Managerto oversee and manage all activities related to the operation of our Charleston, SC facility.

WHY KNAPHEIDE?

At Knapheide, you're more than an employee. You're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. We look for people who have bold new ideas, take pride in the work they do, and never settle for second best. Visit our career center to learn more about working at Knapheide.

Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States. With more than 25 retail stores and upfit centers across the country, Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers can handle all truck equipment, truck accessories, and commercial fleet installation needs.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance

DAY-TO-DAY AS A SITE MANAGER

This position is responsible for P&L, delivery of quality products on time and at reasonable lead times for the KTEC location. Also responsible for developing the workforce, following TKMC, Fleet and Truck Pool policies and practices, sales development for the KTEC location market, implementing a 6S philosophy and culture and compliance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements. Collaboration and cooperation with Knapheide Manufacturing and KTEC Personnel will be important to future success.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related area; MBA or Master's degree a plus.
• 7+ years experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes
• 7+ years of manufacturing or production experience
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective production and distribution is preferred
• Previous project management experience preferred