General Manager

General Manager

We open up your world with every drive. Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

The General Manager (GM) is directly responsible for the financial & operational success of an Inalfa assembly & production location or multiple locations. Reporting to the regional Managing Director, the GM shall implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support strategic objectives. S/he is responsible for the production of quality product and the profit / loss of the facility(s), as well as, to manage the operations functions directly involved in the production and shipping of quality modules including production staff, plant quality, plant engineering, health & safety and logistics & materials.

Support functions in the facility(s) such as Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology may or may not report directly into the General Manager.

The General Manager will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives. The GM sets and executes objectives and initiatives that are in line with IRSG & regional business strategies, global Operation's strategy and customer expectations.

Essential duties and responsibilities other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Responsible for effective and efficient operations in order to deliver quality product at required quantity to meet customer requirements and expectations
• Manage staff to expected performance and adherence to internal and customer required systems and processes
• Create and execute annual FTE and operations budgets which include overhead cost control and improvements to reduce spend and maximize operational profit
• Responsible to improve operational performance and cost control focused on, but not limited to, the following areas:
  Plant IMF/ SGA/ direct labor costs & variance Freight cost Scrap rate & cost Rework cost Inventory accuracy & adjustment
• Responsible for customer satisfaction and product quality on all programs
• Achieve and maintain customer quality certifications by meeting or exceeding customer quality score card requirements
• Use metrics, lessons learned and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement of practice, process and systems in the facility in line with IOS and quality processes
• Properly escalate issues to the appropriate level in the business and secure the necessary resources to implement short and long term corrective actions
• Work with advanced program teams to manage program launches to meet or exceed internal and customer expectations
• Responsible for the health & safety practices and the well-being of all employees
• Work with Human Resources to enforce company policies & regulations within the facility
• Is a leader and sets the example and expectation for collaboration, accountability and the culture within the facility

Supervisory responsibilities:

Directly and indirectly manages a multidisciplinary professional staff. This position is ultimately responsible for the performance of employees working in the facility.

IATF 16949 responsibilities:

The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time.

Ensures compliance with all Inalfa Operating System requirements. Works to all IATF 16949 procedures as related to the Manufacturing Operations department function.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated experience in plant operations management & improvement methods
• Demonstrated exposure to financial management and accounting
  • Experience with budget development and execution
  • Experience effectively communicating key data to senior management, customers, and…