Job Description

Client Overview: 

Our client is a US-based multinational company in the automotive industry. In order to support their business, we have been hired to recruit the GENERAL MANAGER.

Job title: General Manager 

Mission: 

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, including strategic planning, team management, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. Ability to strategize and implement effective business plans will be critical to the company’s continued success and growth.
Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement comprehensive business strategies to achieve short-term and long-term objectives.
• Work with sales/business development to conduct market analysis and identify new opportunities for business expansion.
• Identify insourcing opportunities throughout the organization.
• Work with engineering and operations to identify new and improved tooling capabilities.
• Formulate action plans to maintain a competitive edge within the tooling industry.
• Participates in the development of capital expenditure requests.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess a deep understanding of tooling manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure product quality and innovation.

Operations Management:

• Responsible for identifying and transferring existing equipment from other locations.
• Identify and manage existing equipment upgrades.
• Overall responsibility for optimization of the facility layout.
• Oversee all daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient resource utilization.
• Optimize production processes to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data-driven decisions.
• Participates in the development of capital expenditure requests.
• Guides operations towards continuous improvement (safe working environment, lean quality-reduction of scrap and customer issues, on-time deliveries, etc.
• Dispenses advice, guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies and approvals.

Financial Performance:

• Develop budgets and financial forecasts in alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement cost-control measures to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Review financial reports and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Profit and loss responsibility.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled team of professionals in various departments.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Customer Focus:

• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and clients.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and effectively.
• Identify customer needs and ensure the company delivers high-quality products and services.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience (at least 5-7 years) in a senior management role within the tooling industry.
• Strong technical background and understanding of tooling manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective business strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a focus on employee development.
• Solid financial acumen and experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex problems effectively.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Proficient Office suite skills.

Travel Requirements : Minimal North America based travel.

Other information:  Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role. 

ABOUT CONSEA:

Consea America is a leading executive search firm providing high-quality solutions in search and selection of Middle to Top Management across many industries including Automotive and Manufacturing, Fashion & Retail, Consumer Goods, and Health Care industries boasting long-term relationships both with clients and candidates. 

At Consea, we focus on relationships – with each other, our clients, and our candidates - in fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity - diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas drive innovation and make us successful. Consea is committed to a recruitment process that results in hiring the best applicants. Consea’s Delivery Team will be responsible for sourcing, pre-selecting, pre-screen, interview, and offer.

Consea promotes equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and qualified veteran status. Equal opportunity results when all applicants are treated consistently at every stage of recruitment.

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