Profit Center General Manager
Summary of Position
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the operation of the manufacturing department to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits. This is done by completing various duties individually as well as through subordinates.
Principal Responsibilities
- Train and encourage team to improve in all areas of the business.
- Contact and field questions from the Customers, Sales Force, and Front End Organization.
- Set high standards of conduct, and lead by example.
- Increase productivity, while not compromising quality.
- Assist in the development of yearly budgets and budget containment.
- Assist with the development of yearly business plans and report on monthly progress toward those plans.
- Reduce errors and customer returns by root cause analysis and put corrective action plans into place.
- Reduce inventory levels, while not compromising customer delivery.
- Review all safety and OSHA requirements and make sure they are being adhered to.
- Support Kaizen methodologies to continue to improve processes.
- Lead continuous improvement and profitability growth initiatives. Report on initiatives monthly.
- Work with company policies and procedures
Requirements / Education
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
10+ Years of hands-on operations experience in a manufacturing environment managing technical and hourly resources
- Must be self-directed, well organized and have good follow-up skills.
- Strong record of continuous improvement success including demonstrated experience using Kaizen, cellular manufacturing, one-piece flow, 5-S, standard work, visual management, kanban and process linking methodologies.
- Metal machining and assembly background.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills.
- Solid PC skills including proficiency in MS Office applications
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
