General Manager

Positions: General Manager

About Buckingham: Buckingham Manufacturing is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of climbing and fall protection equipment. Our products are used by major electric utilities, telecommunications companies, arborists, wireless and cable providers; is featured in movies and even used during the construction of the new World Trade Center complex in New York City. Based on the East Side of Binghamton since 1896, Buckingham offers one of the highest starting wages in the area along with exceptional benefits.

JOB SUMMARY: Directs and manages the day-to-day activities of an organization's operations to ensure goals and objectives are achieved

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implements company policies, procedures and initiatives
• Evaluates and enhances current operational systems
• Monitors performance against operational goals and develops reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness
• Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations.
• Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
• Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
• Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.
• Determines labor needs to meet production goals.
• Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
• Coordinates with marketing and sales departments to determine pricing, timing, and number of sales promotions, and products to be sold.
• Assists with, or prepares and updates, organizations operations manual and policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: Meeting the strategic goal of the Company by setting operational policies and budgets

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff
• Hires and assists in training new employees
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA preferred
• 5 of related experience
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organization kills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and similar software
• Attendance is an essential function of this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person