General Manager - JCSI : Job Details

GENERAL MANAGERLOCATIONMount Pleasant, IowaCOMPANYMackayMitchell Envelope Company has become one of the nation's largest envelope manufacturing corporations, now creating five billion envelopes per year in two facilities.JOB SUMMARYThe General Manager is a key member of the management team responsible for demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and vision while providing high-level leadership of production-related metrics and overall execution of daily plant operation activities, ensuring high quality, cost-effectiveness, site productivity, timeliness and accuracy of processes, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, as well as workplace safety for the entire production team. The General Manager will assist the Company in maintaining relationships with customers, generating new business, increasing staff productivity, improving service, ensuring sustainability and ensuring achievement of Company financial goals/objectives.SALARY$100,000- $150,000 (commensurate with experience)RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lead the plant in setting production, maintenance, safety, quality, supply chain and other production-related standards; Coordinate capital plans and ensure that plant key productivity indicators are measured and support strong financial results; Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectationsCommunicate, incorporate and manage corporate goals; Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus while improving financial performanceSustain production capacity that is synchronized with sales volume requirements, developing contingency plans as neededAnalyze data and metrics to evaluate staff performance; Lead and motivate employees to maximize performance and ensure various departments maximize their efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaborationCollaborate with Profit and Loss (P&L) to create strategic vision for organizational roadmap to achieve significant growth (including key business milestones) and enhanced financial resultsPlan, monitor and manage financial budgets, including capital and expense budgets, for measurement toward objectives; Direct plant purchasing and vendor procurement and oversee efficient financial management of manufacturing departmentsEnhance Company image and cultivate and preserve strong relationships through engagement with customers and vendorsSafeguard and augment the efficiency of the company's manufacturing operations and utilize problem-solving skills to make sound decisions that ensure company objectives are met; Ensure the value stream assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventative maintenanceDemonstrate flexibility in providing dynamic, goal-driven leadership presence during all shift schedules to achieve cohesive and high-performing teams; Successfully drive and maintain high morale, employee engagement, safety and teamworkFacilitate the site leadership team in strategic decision-making and problem-solvingEstablish group and individual accountabilities through annual goal planning and performance reviewsEffectively address employee issues/grievances and provide appropriate feedbackChampion the EHS, Lean and Quality strategy for the plant, demonstrating a strong and visible commitment to Company objectives; Ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, improved efficiencies, quality, OSHA, safety and on-time delivery at the lowest possible costBuild an execution engine that delivers predictable monthly performance and aggressive quarter over quarter continuous improvementReview and analyze production reports, address production-related issues, manage monthly inventory, third party audits and job variancesIn conjunction with Human Resources, oversee training programs for new and current employeesDevelop strong working relationships with customer support team and sales management to maximize customer serviceCommunicate on a regular basis with President and COO to ensure company-wide goals are met or exceededMay occasionally be required to travel, including travel related to customer meetings, networking events, industry conferences, etc.; Effectively interact with industry representative, executives and key stakeholdersPerform all other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and Experience5-10 years plant management/operations experience, preferably in the envelope converting industryDemonstrated experience with workflow management, systems management, waste reduction and operational efficiency; continuous improvement (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)) experience a plusPrior experience reflecting strong team building, decision-making and people management skillsIn-depth knowledge of safety, quality, productivity and inventory processesPreferred Education and ExperienceAssociate's, Bachelor's or advanced degreeExperience in envelope manufacturing or printing industryPrevious quality management experiencePrevious color management (G7)MacKay Mitchell Envelope is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. 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