General Manager - Nitek : Job Details

The General Manager is an experienced Manufacturing Executive who improves efficiency and increases profits through the strategic and tactical direction of the production team. This position may require occasional local and overnight travel to trade shows and meetings.Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may have changed at any time or without notice. The ideal candidate should be flexible, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to complete daily responsibilities with limited supervision. Ideally, this person can hit the ground running, will make an immediate impact, and is interested in an extended, multi-year role where they can make a significant contribution to the growth and success of Nitek.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company's operations.
• Develop and direct the management of the company's fulfillment/distribution center that will ensure fast order processing, accurate inventory control, proper and timely receipt/stocking of goods, cost-efficient shipping direct to customers, and effective processing of returns.
• Manage logistics, outbound transportation processes, and negotiate parcel freight programs.
• Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
• Develop and direct the management of the customer call center to ensure customer satisfaction, improved call efficiency, low abandonment, increased revenue through promotional programs, and improved employee product knowledge and training.
• Implement processes and systems that will generate higher productivity and revenues.
• Ensure that all operational systems are continuously evaluated for proper operation, relevance, and utilization.
• Select and maintain order management systems, data warehousing, e-commerce infrastructure, and manage web development.
• Oversee all company telecommunication systems and support.
• Ensure that the company is migrated toward technology offerings that will generate higher efficiency, enhanced reporting and tracking capabilities, and substantial ROI.
• Interact regularly with the executive team and individual department heads to ensure that the company's operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
• Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to the President for consideration.
• Participate in vendor negotiations to ensure product relevance and cost-efficiency.
• Actively interact with Inventory Management and Product availability.
• Cash management; overseeing daily duties of accounting functions.
• Familiarity with multi-state sales tax; ensuring licenses are in place and up to date.
• Actively engaged in creating new business.
• Ability to help prioritize projects.
• Ability to hold people accountable; manage various personalities and departments.
• Oversee all company activities - Hands-on.Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Critical thinker with excellent analytical skills and strong problem-solving ability who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrives in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.
  • High energy level, positive, and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to lift 40lbs to 50lbs.
  • Basic computer proficiency.Preferred Education and Experience:
    • Experience managing a distribution center.
    • Familiar with GMP.
    • Familiar with FDA requirements related to dietary supplements.Equal Opportunity EmployerNitek International LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Nitek is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identity, genetic information, citizen status (except those that do not have the legal right to be employed in the United States), disability, military service, service member, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of the selection process, this role may require an assessment and professional references to determine suitability. An offer may be subject to financial and criminal background checks.About NitekFounded in 1983 and based in Birmingham, AL, Nitek is a leader in the manufacture of data transmission solutions. We produce solutions for all cabling types, including fiber, UTP, and coax, and specialize in high speed, high quality devices and accessories for extended, long distance runs. Our Etherstretch devices deliver data and power over UTP and coaxial cabling, empowering customers from any industry to transform their new and legacy infrastructure into high speed, high bandwidth IP networks. Nitek supports virtually any application needing to transmit data, including security and CCTV systems, environmental control equipment, gates and turnstile crowd devices, emergency call boxes, and more. All of Nitek's products are designed, tested, manufactured, and supported in the U.S., allowing us to provide best-in-class support, turnaround time, and customization for our customers.Simply stated, Nitek ensures your data gets from point A to point B. More information about Nitek International is available online at www.nitek.net. #J-18808-Ljbffr