General Manager (14728)
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Job Description
The General Manager has responsibility for all activities connected with processing a systems contract from the time that the request for quotation is received until the equipment is operating satisfactory in the customers shop and the customer has remitted payment. Also maintain activities to ensure total customer satisfaction.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
- Ensure acceptable financial results by meeting revenue and booking targets.
- Total customer satisfaction.
- Manage coach and develop the leadership team.
- Drive accountability and ownership through all layers of the business.
- Prepare competitive and technically competent proposals.
- Risk mitigation
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- As a senior management in the company the General Manager is accountable for proper delegation of responsibility assignment of authority and adequate reporting systems and controls to ensure business operations and shareholder value are optimized.
- Support Sales and Applications in the preparation of proposals ensuring that the customers expectations are properly reflected in the technical concepts completion schedule and contract cost budget and that the budgeted gross margin is adequate.
- Provide strategic leadership and overall operational direction and consistency to enhance productivity quality and customer service.
- Identify develop and implement progressive and standardized methods of continuous improvement.
- Define and maintain standards of performance. Develop capital and major maintenance improvement projects.
- Improve systems and processes to match world class standards.
- Responsible for the P&L delivery and reliability of projects customer satisfaction governmental compliance employee safety and continuous improvement of costs and processes.
- Drive and develop a performance management culture through coaching and/or coordination with HR for training and development.
- Develop communicate and implement mid- and long-term goals and production plans for areas of responsibility to ensure continued excellence including appropriate contingency and risk planning.
- Prepare annual operating budgets capital project requests and establish productivity goals and standards for each area of responsibility.
- Monitor and control expenditures and labor costs to operate within approved budget guidelines. Identify variances and potential corrective actions.
- Establish and monitor department labor and overhead budgets and monitor spending. Provide for the administration of department employees including training development and discipline.
- When required assist with the presentation of proposals to customers to ensure complete mutual understanding and agreement of the content.
- Negotiate contract price and terms of payment with the customer.
- Clear disputes warranty problems incomplete items and any other matters that stand in the way of the customer making final payment.
- Appropriate interface and cooperation with Sales Divisional and Corporate executives including observance of inter-department and interdivisional systems routines and communications that are essential to overall company efficiency.
(full job description available upon interview)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in life science technology or engineering with a sound knowledge of customer manufacturing (preferably a mechanical or systems engineering degree).
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in management/leadership capacity in a manufacturing or high-tech environment.
Strategic planning and goal setting abilities with a track record of implementing change turn-around initiatives and process re-engineering solutions.
Recent history of accomplishment in leading manufacturing projects is a definite asset.
Maturity presence and perceived level of competence to deliver results achieve credibility and respect from within.
Good communication skills both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma processes is a definite asset.
Solid understanding of complex operations and supply chain management.
Basic understanding of factory automation systems and equipment including PLCs robotics and software programming.
Budgeting and financial accountability skills.
Extensive understanding of complex sales and business development with long life cycles.
The human relation skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large workforce while maintaining good relationships between management and employees and avoiding third party intervention.
Strong mindset to coach/lead and instill a sense of urgency discipline and rigor throughout the busine.
Ability to work well with all levels of management executive leadership and support staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills delegation and a collaborative management style.
A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced high-tech environment.
Computer literacy as applied to manufacturing management.
A working knowledge of PC based Microsoft applications for business is preferred.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
The employee may be required to stand walk push pull reach overhead and bend to the floor.
Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment.
Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
Visual acuity Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
Hearing ability Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
Working conditions The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.
Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with the Life Science Systems Chicago division at ATS. We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand throughout the world. We want you to be a part of our TEAM!!! Learn more about ushere!
Work in an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
Benefits ATS Life Sciences Chicago offers:
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits (including health dental vision and employee assistance program)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility
401k with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual paid volunteer day off
Fully climate-controlled environment
Professional growth opportunities
And more!
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