AVP General Manager

Location

USA - Pittston, 425 Research Dr, Pa

Solutions

AVP General Manager

Full Time

The General Manager of operations is a highly visible leadership role. This individual is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operation, compliance, and financial results for a designated operation. The General Manager ("GM") will serve as a primary customer interface for all leadership decisions regarding proposal approval and contract negotiations. This role is the Champion of overseeing local continuous improvement activities, LEAN practices, supply chain analysis, six sigma initiatives, and ISO activities.

The "GM" will also develop marketing plans and assist in growing new business. He/she will also ensure that the operation adheres to the overall corporate mission, vision, and core values while consistently meeting client and company expectations.

• Ensures that systems and procedures are in place for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Leads operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals. Complies with terms outlined in site operating agreement with the client.
• Sets goals to drive company Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers, and all business partners. Ensures the OSHA requirements and all Federal and State Law and compliance are effectively implemented.
• Assists in setting standards appropriate to client and scope of work.
• Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service level and operations performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue, and profit parameters for operations.
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and recommend annual operating budget.
• Responsible for the overall safety and security of operation.
• Develops team to achieve company and client objectives for the operation.
• Actively supports and practices mentoring, succession planning, and management development activities at the site level.
• Communicates the mission, vision, and core values to motivate direct reports.

• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Manages operations managers.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 7 years' experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• 5 years' experience in a leadership role in logistics/distribution/supply chain environment in operations management capacity.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
• Demonstrated proficiency in knowledge of applicable WMS systems.

• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Proficiency in business communication at all levels.

• Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and personnel skills.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills.
• Advance level expertise required in accounting and financial applications related to managing a P&L and preparing site/operation budgets.
• ivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demand, creates a sense of urgency, delegates appropriately.
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast‑paced work environment.
• The ability to develop effective relationships, provide leadership, and integrate diverse organizations and individuals toward unifying objectives.

• Leader of Others
• Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Communication / Building Partnership
• Developing Oneself
• Developing Others
• Drive for Results
• Embracing Change
• Problem Solving
• Empowerment
• Leadership Excellence
• Leading Change
• Problem Solving

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