General Manager - PL Operations

Overview

Job Description:

Seeking a reliable, self-driven, and team-oriented professional with problem-solving, communication, and management skills for the position of General Manager. This position is within a fast-paced plant environment for our Lexington location. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

• Oversee all operations of a 24/7 site.
• Oversee site management.
• Recruit, orient, train, schedule, coach, counsel, motivate, and discipline Team Members; communicate job expectations; evaluate performance; enforce policies and procedures.
• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing and maintaining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; and identifying trends.
• Oversee asset and budget management, including budget projection, maintenance, inventory, and reporting.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with safety procedures and expectations.
• Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations or upper-level management.

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to safety requirements.
• Knowledge of general plant work instructions, safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in typing and general computer literacy.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage people, including scheduling, disciplining, counseling, and evaluating.
• Ability to set goals and implement plans to achieve them.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to situations requiring solutions to unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to maintain records and organize documents, calendars, and other assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with partners, team members, management, and others.
• Ability to keep accounting records, manage budgets, and create reports and invoices.
• Ability to multitask in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• At least five (5) years of plant experience.
• Certification in operating a forklift.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred (but not required).

• Have reliable transportation.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen.

• Full-Time, Exempt.

• Salary (paid weekly via Direct Deposit).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company-sponsored premiums for Medical Insurance, with a nominal Team Member contribution.
• Dental, Life Insurance policy, and other options.
• 401(k) Plan with company match option.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours in accordance with Company Policy.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

• Bachelors or better in General Studies or related field

• Forklift Certification

• Multitasking
• Budgeting
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Communication
• Organization Strategies
• Problem Solving
• Goal Achievement
• Goal Setting
• Counseling
• Scheduling
• Management
• Computer Literacy
• Typing

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Leader:
  Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative:
  Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic:
  Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help

• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Work-Life Balance:
  Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Peer Recognition:
  Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Job Security:
  Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion:
  Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit:
  Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Financial:
  Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

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