General Manager - WELCH PACKAGING : Job Details

SUMMARY

Leads Operating Business that delivers the Welch Value Proposition and Service promise to our customers and communities. Provides overall leadership of the corrugator business that delivers double digit revenue and profit growth while developing associates in a safe and organized work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops strategic plan for optimized productivity.

Effectively manage the companys financial performance to deliver sustainable growth in sales and pre-tax profit.

Builds the Welch culture- focusing on customer first- throughout the company.

Creates a Great Place to Work with emphasis on safety and associate engagement.

Maintains key Executive Relationships.

Participates in local community events.

Establish pricing levels using knowledge of the market, competition, production processes and supplier network.

Effectively communicates the companys strategies, goals, objectives, and performance with all associates utilizing the Welch Communication system.

Develop capital plan with approval level of $50,000.

Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share.

Leader of weekly managers meeting that will support overall strategy and initiatives of the business.

Directly manages all employees assigned to the Company.

Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes.

Acts as a business partner in bi-weekly sales meetings.

Manages business unit P&L.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education

College degree in Organizational Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Design or Industrial Engineering or related fields.

Experience

5+ years of experience in a plant or manufacturing leadership role

5+ years managing responsibility of a P&L

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and working with fractions.

High functioning user of HRMS/Amtech operating system.

Ability to use Excel, Power Point, VPS and email communication.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

Strong written and oral communication.

Organization and attention to detail.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Time management.

Systems analysis.

Mathematical and deductive reasoning.

Critical thinking.

Active learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Work Environment:

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields, mandatory hearing protection and steel toed shoes.

Physical Demands

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed.

May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.

Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials during the workday.

Proper lifting techniques required.

May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.