Description Who We Are:
IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers.
IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
As the Area General Manager of Seattle and Spokane, you will be responsible for achieving sales, operational, and financial goals through the IPS Operating System and Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS).
This role involves setting and executing the operating plan, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring excellence in sales, operations, customer satisfaction, quality, safety, productivity, and employee relations.
- Sales: Develop and implement sales strategies in collaboration with the Regional Sales Manager to guide and direct the sales team.
- Operational: Oversee operations, evaluate business performance against goals and plans, and ensure adherence to company policies on employee conduct, safety, quality decision-making, and operational procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Process (CIPS) program at the location by decentralizing decision-making and empowering employees with data and visual management tools to eliminate waste. Support supervisory staff in conducting daily Unmatched Customer Experience (UCE) Tiered Meetings and utilizing the Continuous Opportunity Item List (COIL) for rapid problem-solving.
- Financial: Lead a cross-functional team to ensure alignment with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term strategy. Monitor financial performance through P&L reviews, initiate corrective actions for deviations, develop and implement the annual operating plan, and use monthly reports to guide the management team in achieving targeted results.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- 10+ years of electric motor/generator repair experience
- BA/BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or other technical
- Integrated Supply Chain discipline
- Knowledge of electric motor/generator manufacturing process or repair techniques
- Continuous improvement/Lean manufacturing experience
- Successful operations leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence
- Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation and computer skills
- Valid Driver's License
Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary/Pay Range:
- $150,000-$185,000 per year
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.
Special Accommodations: If you require assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with IPS, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note that this email is to be used for accommodation requests, not general employment inquiries.