General Manager - Dometic Group : Job Details

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.Dometic Marine's facility in Litchfield, IL is our main distribution center that manages the packaging and distribution of aftermarket marine and OPE industrial products. As General Manager of the Litchfield team you will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the Litchfield facility where client needs can be complex and time sensitive. We are a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate General Manager. This position reports to Vice President, Aftermarket and will work in Litchfield, IL.General Responsibilities

• Increase management's effectiveness by communicating values, strategies, and objectives.
• Set companywide objectives, assign accountabilities, plan, monitor, and evaluate performance while tracking results.
• Develop a strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting assumptions, and recommending objectives.
• Accomplish objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results, allocate resources, review progress, and make mid-course corrections.
• Present at Weekly Ops call with divisional weekly soft close reviewing sales, variances, margins, profit, AR, AP, inventory, and headcount. Present actions when missing plan.
• Monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets with staff and Group Management monthly via the commercial reporting package. (CRP)
• Implement contingencies and report up when objectives are not being met.
• Develop strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities.
• Coordinate efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field and technical services policies and practices.
• Ensure Operations functions, and execute its tasks within defined quality, safety, environmental, and social responsibilities, and accountabilities.
• Drive accountability for operating objectives and ensure standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and all employees.
• Build the company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees, enforcing ethical business practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and collaborating Dometic Marine facilities.
• Maintain quality services by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.

What do we offer?You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

RequirementsSKILLS & REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in (operational/engineering/manufacturing/etc.) environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• An degree in Engineering, Operations or Finance is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of manufacturing/packaging, in a management role preferable
• A Minimum 3 years' experience in a management position with P&L responsibilities.
• Experience implementing and improving plant safety (EHS)
• Experience in the development of annual and long-range operational plans, and budget management are necessary.
• Must have strong financial and operational acumen.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Is fact based, hands-on and solicits broad input but makes rapid, sound decisions.
• Ability to see market change and progression and relate it back to the success of the business.
• Strong ability to provide business leadership regarding changing technology and customer base.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and, the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Excellent execution and performance management skills. Is results-driven. Strategically leads the team to develop and deliver common, aggressive goals and associated metrics. Provides leadership and staff motivation to align team with common goals. Holds the team accountable.
• Strong communication, relationship building and influencing skills. Develops credibility and trust with the senior Executive team and can work/interact effectively with individuals throughout the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and lead a strong team.

Dometic's Core ValuesTo thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us! Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.