General Manager - Champion Home Builders : Job Details

Work in a place where your team values YOU.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Fork Lift Position ?to join our team in the Leesville, LA region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

* 401k plan with company match

* paid vacation

* paid holidays

* medical

* Rx

* Dental, vision, and life insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

Summary Directs and controls the administration of a manufacturing plant. Plans, develops and implements goals in conformance with operational procedures and authorities given by the regional and/or corporate office. Directly responsible for profits/losses of the manufacturing plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Coordinates activities departments such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency and economy.

* Analyzes the effectiveness of operation and take prompt corrective action. Reviews Customer Satisfaction Investigation reports and service backlogs. Takes corrective action as needed.

* Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget. Reviews shipments of homes and accounts receivables to ensure a consistent cash flow and reduction or elimination of past due accounts.

* Ensure that operation conforms to local and national government regulations.

* Plans and develops growth of the operation. Looks for opportunities to expand. Does market evaluation of competitors.

* Reviews manufacturing Continuous Improvement processes with CI Manager and Production Supervisors. Evaluates progress and appropriate actions needed.

* Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.

* Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing or trade associations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Competencies:

* Must have analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

* Must have the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

* Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

* Must have the ability to respond promptly to customer needs

* Must have passion and optimism, and the ability to inspire respect and trust among employees

* Must have a strong work ethic

* Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing desired.