GM-Machine Guidance Division-HOLT CAT

HOLT Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a General Manager for the Machine Guidance Division to guide strategic planning and drive operational excellence across Sales, Product Support, and Services. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, optimize resources, and foster a culture of accountability and Legendary Customer Service.

You will align divisional goals with corporate vision, develop strong stakeholder relationships, and deliver sustainable financial results while promoting staff development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
• Experience leading large teams and managing cross-functionalStakeholders within a diversified business environment.

Responsibilities

• Models Values Based Leadership and promotes its use across the division.
• Develops and executes a long-term strategic plan for the Machine Guidance Division.
• Allocates and manages resources to meet budgetary targets and objectives.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and develops staff to exceed productivity targets.
• Oversees sales, product support, and services delivery processes to satisfy stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic planning

People management

Operations management

Budgeting

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

8+ years of related experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Department: Diversified Businesses (DIV)

Location: Grand Prairie

Description

The General Manager-Machine Guidance Division is responsible for setting and achieving the short and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the company's Vision, Mission, and Values.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic planning and tactical execution skills, with a demonstrated passion for personal and team development leading to successful outcomes for internal and external customers.

The General Manager evaluates, allocates and directs human, physical and financial resources within the Machine Guidance Division

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development; 4) Execute Positive Business Results

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the use of Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure that they are effectively and consistently put into action
• Understand customer needs in the field of construction technology and build value for customers
• Develop, Promote, Implement and Monitor a long-term collaborative strategic plan for the Machine Guidance Division to grow and satisfy the needs of all stakeholder groups
• Create and manage Machine Guidance Division core operational processes in Sales, Product Support, and Services delivery
• Hire, train, develop, evaluate, and manage human resources to consistently exceed productivity targets, demonstrate teamwork, and deliver Legendary Customer Service
• Evaluate, Allocate and Control capital resources (e.g. facilities, product inventories) to optimize Return On Net assets employed
• Analyze and control expenditures to meet short and long term company objectives in conformance with budgetary requirements
• Work safely always and adhere to all applicable safety policies; complying with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong technical aptitude and application knowledge of technology equipment and their operation to include construction survey theory and technics as well as machine guidance systems; Understand the use of grade control technology across all platforms to include earthwork equipment, paving equipment, drilling, and piling equipment, as well as off machine infrastructure and its application in the construction industry; Working knowledge of construction estimating and modeling techniques and processes

Understanding of contractor operations and how survey, machine guidance, and jobsite technologies are used in their business

Demonstrated knowledge of dealership operations including Sales, Product Support, and Services delivery

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resource

Critical thinking skills to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present formally before both small and large groups

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong data analytical skills

Excellent self-management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization and customer operations

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction site plans, professional journals, technical procedures, technical manuals, software specifications hardware principals of operations, and systems software operations

Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Knowledge and experience with economic and accounting principles and practices, including invoicing, credit management, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and achievement of goals
• Strong listening and questioning skills to effectively understand verbal and non-verbal communication; Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences as well as the unsaid messages of others
• Advanced computer skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sales Force, and Microsoft Dynamics

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of eight years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Travel

• Routinely out of the office, with overnight of 20%
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment

• Working conditions are primarily indoors in a professional office environment
• Also works outdoors with possible exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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