The Vice President/General Manager will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional leadership to strategically position the company as a frontrunner in the markets where they operate, develop and maintain a strategic plan to advance the company’s mission and vision, and to promote long-term revenue and profitability growth. The position will also oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. The VP/GM will have full P&L responsibility to drive results for the business. S/he will provide effective leadership with direct/indirect reports and develop a self-sustaining business talent pool that meets the emerging demands of the business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver the personnel leadership required to ensure exceptional environment, health, and safety performance.
- Ensure regular and clear communication to the whole business to build awareness of strategic direction, company performance, and key issues requiring focus.
- Lead key operational and commercial initiatives that drive long-term growth and profitability for the company with full P&L and CAPEX responsibility.
- Develop short, medium, and long-term strategic plans to deliver sustained revenue and profitability growth, both organically and where possible through acquisition.
- Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and direct acquisition activity in close liaison with the senior management team.
- Establish, present, and gain approval for an annual budget.
- Recruit and mentor the business talent pool to become the future leaders for the organization.
- Maintain an up-to-date succession plan for both the VP/GM’s position and direct reports.
- Represent the company at legislative meetings, committee meetings, and at formal functions in the communities in which they operate.
- Promote the company through written articles and personal appearances in the communities in which they operate.
- An undergraduate degree in business, engineering, operations, or a relevant curriculum is required, and an MBA is preferred.
- 10-15 years of progressive management experience, preferably in manufacturing, steel/wire production or a related industry; 7-10 years’ experience managing a complex multi-shift, continuous operations environment.
- Proven experience in strategic planning and demonstrating success in managing complexity from a product and market perspective.
- Must have strong commercial instincts with a proven track record of driving growth and customer satisfaction.
- Experience leading business with operations throughout North America is required, and an appreciation of global business organizations is preferred.
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
- Prior P&L experience required.
- Advanced skills in MS Office
- Ability to travel 15-20%; may require international travel.