POSTED 02/05/2021
Manufacturing General Manager
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Currently looking for a highly skilled individual General Manager for a Direct Hire role for a company located in Coon Rapids. Preferred candidates must have 7+ years of experience working in the aerospace/manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and communication skills and able to work with all levels of staff.
General Manager Job Description:
- Directs and coordinates activities of the company concerning, but not limited to, production, engineering, cost/pricing, purchasing, service, and meet the delivery of our customer products on time.
- Technical knowledge of high-pressure hydraulics used in aerospace, HVAC, and energy markets.
- Experience working in international markets as well as being well versed in international language.
- Exposure working in a Sales function directly with customers.
- Reviews drawings, plans, and other customer documents and verbal descriptions with customer and Engineering to develop and prepare cost and price estimates.
- Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievements and to determine areas requiring adjustments.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with all levels of management and staff.
- Coordinates and leads activities in all departments including sales.
- Determines staffing requirements, interviews, hires and trains new employees, or oversees those personnel processes.
- Oversees activities directly related to producing products or providing services.
- Coordinates organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
- Reports weekly updates to Senior Executive Team and Owner.
- Meets with marketing on current and future projects and budgets.
- Meets with suppliers/outside service vendors to drop off/pick up materials needed.
- Strong leadership & communication skills; motivator and team builder. Holds group accountable for achievement of results while creating an environment where people are valued and respected.
- Proven track record as pertains to achievement of day-to-day objectives while also continuing to drive continuous improvement (i.e., development of strategic business plans).
- Strong project management and organization skills and proven track record supporting organizational growth.
General Manager Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
- 7 years of management experience (Required) in operations with sales application a plus.
- Occasional travel out-of-state and internationally.
- Ability to rapidly learn the product details and their applications.
- Work well in a team environment and effective problem solver.
- Bi-Lingual preferred but not a requirement.
- International business experience.
Compensation for General Manager:
The starting salary for the General Manager position is $120K (not including bonuses)
The starting salary for the General Manager position is $120K (not including bonuses)