Regional General Manager, RTE

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tools Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Discount Program for Equipment

Paid Training & Development

Job summary

Reading Truck Equipment seeks a Regional General Manager to oversee multi-site P&L, directing sales, manufacturing, finance, planning, logistics, quality and technology across several locations. You will lead the management team, drive customer satisfaction, and foster a positive working environment while expanding growth in new markets.

This role requires strategic direction, KPI monitoring, and lean continuous improvement, with travel 25–50% and a strong track record in manufacturing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing or Design Engineering) is preferred; MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years of management is required, preferably in a customized vehicle operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Responsibility for one or more cost centers; plus responsibility for profit & loss statement(s) with total revenues >$15 MM, but <$50 MM
• Responsibility for several cost centers, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.
• Occasional (25%) to Frequent (50%) travel

Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, plan and set strategic direction for all aspects of the regional group.
• Develop, monitor, and publish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement including safety, sales, quality, delivery, material cost, working capital, labor productivity and employee morale.
• Manage performance ensuring profitability month over month; year over year
• Achieve financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead
• Effectively analyzes sales data, identifying trends and developing effective strategies to increase sales and market share
• Works with Sales to maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction
• Support sales relationships through direct interactions with key customers including visits, meetings, and reviews as may be necessary
• Provide vision and leadership to all employees
• Collaborate with other leaders in the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Champion a culture of customer-centric behaviors and problem solving; Maintain positive customer relations
• Motivate direct reports and manage the development of department staff
• Identify future leaders and develop bench strength within the organization
• Analyze, optimize and rationalize all assets of the operation
• Foster an environment of lean/continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing or Design Engineering

MBA

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Regional General Manager has multi-site P&L responsibility; responsible for overall management of multiple sites within Reading Truck Equipment. The position will provide day-today direction of all local functions including sales, manufacturing, finance, planning & logistics, quality & technology, HR and engineering. The position provides leadership and direction to the management team and all Team Members to accomplish business objectives, achieve customer satisfaction and create a positive working environment. While leading & developing a strong and effective team, the RGM is expected to advance the growth and penetration of products in new market applications, in developing markets, and within established market segments. The RGM will maintain the high standards around the company’s established principles of employee safety, quality, delivery, cost and people.

The Nuts and Bolts

• In collaboration with the Executive Team, oversees, develops, plans and sets a strategic direction for all aspects of the regional group.
• Develops, monitors, and publishes key performance indicators and drives continuous improvement including but not limited to: safety, sales, quality, delivery, material cost, working capital, labor productivity and employee morale.
• Manage performance ensuring profitability month over month; year over year
• Achieve financial goals by implementing effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditures and overhead
• Effectively analyzes sales data, identifying trends and developing effective strategies to increase sales and market share
• Works with Sales to maintain current customers and suggest new customer targets within local/regional jurisdiction
• Support sales relationships through direct interactions with key customers including visits, meetings, and reviews as may be necessary
• Provide vision and leadership to all employees
• Collaborate with other leaders in the organization to achieve shared objectives
• Champion a culture of customer-centric behaviors and problem solving; Maintain positive customer relations
• Motivate direct reports and manage the development of department staff
• Identify future leaders and develop bench strength within the organization
• Analyze, optimize and rationalize all assets of the operation
• Foster an environment of lean/continuous improvement

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing or Design Engineering) is preferred; MBA is preferred
• 10+ years of management is required, preferably in a customized vehicle operations setting such as truck equipment or up-fit industry
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Responsibility for one or more cost centers; plus responsibility for profit & loss statement(s) with total revenues >$15 MM, but <$50 MM
• Responsibility for several cost centers, plus responsibility for profit & loss statements with total revenues >$50 MM.
• Occasional (25%) to Frequent (50%)

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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