General Manager

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, plus Retirement Savings Plan with company match!

Salary: $110,000-$140,000 Annually

Reports To: Vice President, Tube & Core Operations

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The General Manager is responsible for managing and directing plant operations while promoting a culture of safety and respect. They ensure that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards while controlling costs. They are on-call continuously and frequently called back to the plant during off-duty hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote worker health and safety and prevent workplace injuries by identifying and eliminating workplace hazards. Demonstrate a commitment to employee participation, training and education, and continuous program improvement.

• Manage the day to day operations of the plant from purchasing and scheduling production lines to quality control and outbound shipping.

• Develop the production plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

• Achieve optimum employee levels, control overhead costs and manage raw material usage ensuring profitability of the operation.

• Direct personnel to achieve productivity goals in a manner consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.

• Effectively communicates, to all plant personnel, decisions, policies, and activities which will impact their jobs, workplace, and expectations.

• Consult with senior management and HR as appropriate to hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations.

• Ensure the operations of the plant are in compliance with environmental standards.

• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

• Establishing, maintaining and managing budgets, goals and objectives. Plan and execute major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

• Plan and execute major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

• Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner, working to maintain constructive working relationships.

Competencies should include:

• Impressive Safety Record

• Production Management

• Communication Proficiency

• Ethical Conduct

• Leadership

• Performance Management

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Strategic Thinking

• Technical Capacity

Skills and Abilities Required: This position requires a high level of professionalism at all times while maintaining a collegial and effective relationship with employees and managers at all levels.

Experience and Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and experience managing a paper converting facility preferred.

All Ox employees are expected to conduct business in accordance with the highest ethical, moral, and legal standards in the best interests of Ox, its employees, and owners. Each employee has a primary duty to act at all times to uphold these standards and to act with honesty, integrity and fairness and without actual or apparent conflict of interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX 76155: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person