General Manager Plant Operations

Colonial Group; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in New Jersey seeks a General Manager to oversee a market center and its production facility, guiding teams to meet revenue targets and safety standards.

You will drive profitability by acquiring new customers and retaining current relationships, while aligning sales, service and operations with strategic goals and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Progressive management experience in a production facility or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting including profit & loss, sales and capital expenses.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a market center location with annual revenue of $9M+ including the production facility.
• Control material, labor and equipment costs in line with the budget.
• Lead hiring, development, retention, motivation and customer relationships.
• Foster cross-department collaboration between sales, service and production to meet goals.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• If in a union facility, develop an effective management/labor relationship.
• Drive profitability and growth by gaining new customers and retaining existing ones.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company policies.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Sales and growth

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

General Manager candidates must exhibit proficiency and comprehension in seven core competency areas. Those are: Leadership, Management of People, Sales and Growth, Customer Service, Financial Understanding, Operational Understanding, and Technical Skills.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Manage a market center location (annual revenue from $9M+ average) including management of the production facility;
• Control costs of material, direct/indirect labor and equipment in accordance to budget;
• Use strategic and leadership skills to facilitate employee selection, development, retention, motivation, and strong customer relationships;
• Establish a cohesive team between sales, service, and production departments to meet organizational goals;
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/regulations that affect Market Center operations and safety, while promoting safety policies and awareness;
• Maintain effective relationship with all internal and external customers;
• If in a union facility, develop an effective management/labor relationship;
• Drive profitability and growth by obtaining new customers and retaining current customer relationships and maintain the market center's total managed volume;
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated success in operations management in a production facility or manufacturing environment;
• Considerable knowledge of financial reporting, including: profit and loss, sales, and capital expenses;
• Significant customer interface and service responsibilities;
• Strong analytical and process management skills

Experience

• 5 - 7 years of progressive management responsibility;
• 12 - 18 months of business to business sales

Travel Requirements

Travel within the region is required

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

License Requirements / Certifications

A valid driver's license is required