General Manager

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of the manufacturing organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

COMPANY ORGANIZATION AND GOALS

Plans, develops, and implements organization policies and goals.

Analyzes, coordinates, and monitors goals & objectives for all departments.

Directs departmental meetings to achieve goals and objectives and report on progress.

Directs quarterly management review meetings.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Establishes and measures objective goals for all staff members

Conducts performance evaluations and recommends wage changes for staff members.

Develops and maintains an effective organization through selection, training, compensation, and motivation of personnel. Develops talents necessary to obtain short and long- range goals by effective direction, counseling, and training.

Develops organizational structures and staffing requirements.

Prepare and direct programs for employee development.

Maintains employee files.

Ensure collective bargaining contractual compliance.

Obtains and compiles all relevant information prior to and pertinent to union negotiations.

Improve and monitor work comp mods and claims.

SALES

Coordinates and recommends timely yearly sales forecast.

Evaluate sales and market conditions along with vendor and internal costs to determine and recommend price increases.

Monitor (track) sales quotes and orders.

Prepares outside sales and tube conveyor commissions.

Identify and evaluate trade show presence and return on investment.

Directs and monitors sales personnel.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Ensure that sound accounting, budget, and other financial controls are in place to support strategic plans and are being implemented at all levels within the accounting department.

Directs the preparation of budgets and provides regular and special expense and cost control reports.

Monitor employee payroll and 401K practices and compliance.

Review and evaluate monthly financial statements.

Implement procedures to develop and ensure that the company has accurate costs.

TECHNOLOGY

Assess and direct technology upgrades.

Research and recommend software changes and/or utilization.

Establish goals and recommend timelines and procedures to promote effective and efficient use of the Configurator resource.

MANUFACTURING

Initiates, implements, and monitors various programs that lead to improved quality, lower costs, and overall efficiency and productivity.

Monitor and evaluate purchasing activity and take proactive measures as necessary.

Evaluate necessity for and effectiveness of overtime.

Monitors operating conditions and manufacturing schedules on a frequent basis by collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing and Scheduling

Oversee accuracy of Bill of Material structure for each product line

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises all staff employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include being involved in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.