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Assistant General Manager
Kalamazoo MI
Welcome to Halperns! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns means being part of something important something unique and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.
Position Summary:
Assists with leading and managing the strategic vision of a Specialty Company toward continual aggressive business growth in preparation for future appointment as General Manager. Supports culture in rapidly changing regional markets.
Essential Functions:
Develops Annual Operating Plan (AOP) which aligns with North American Specialty Company objectives
Communicates AOP and divisional priorities to aligning divisional activities with AOP
Maintains AOP and reacts and adjusts based on market conditions
Participates in corporate Long Range Planning (LRP) by providing market trends and opportunities
Understands the key business drivers and can provide support and direction in all areas of the business including:
Sales Leads the sales function by participating in key customer interaction
Finance Understands financial reporting and what actions influence key financial indicators
Human Resources Leads the leadership development process to ensure the organization has the best individuals necessary to execute the AOP and support future growth. Is involved in key employee relation issues.
Warehousing Understands KPIs and recognizes opportunities to gain operational efficiencies
Transportation Understands KPIs and recognizes opportunities to gain operational efficiencies
Marketing recognizes opportunities to enhance margin on the supply side and drives the proper product mix to achieve divisional goals
Is visible to and engaged in all areas of the organization
Works with corporate to leverage resources and breaks down barriers
Has inspiring and influential communication skills with all levels of individuals at customers suppliers and GFS
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must have budgetary skills and ability to understand forecasting models.
Must be able to think and plan strategically.
Must be able to communicate and persuade on both a strategic and tactical level.
Must be able to coach and motivate other company leaders.
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
Laptop computer tablet or other personal device
MicroSoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Internet Explorer)
Google products (Gmail calendar docs)
Networked office printer/copier/facsimile machine
Educational & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor Degree Preferred
A combination of education training and experience equivalent to a bachelor degree will be considered in lieu of a bachelor degree.
Minimum Years of Experience:
Five years leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Experience working in an organization of comparable size and complexity.
You are requiredto provide yourmost recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!
Halperns Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce.
Halperns is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time