General Manager

Byer Steel is a privately owned Rebar Mill Rebar Fabrication and Scrap Metal Business seeking a driven and experienced leader with a strong manufacturing background. The General Manager will set and provide strategic guidance for the company by working with the owner/CEO and management team to establish short medium and long-range goals strategies plans and policies in operations. This person will be the driving force of process improvement in the manufacturing side of the business and will oversee initiatives for Byer Steel to increase rebar production quality fabrication productivity and profitability. The role requires an individual with an in-depth understanding of manufacturing business financials ROI calculations and personnel management. Rebar and scrap metal are market driven commodities requiring a GM with the flexibility to make changes both strategically and in real time as the market requires. This is a prominent and visible leadership role requiring on-site management and engagement with the team. The GM is dedicated to maximizing profitability safety and long-term viability and growth of the company.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Duties

Collaborate with management

• Implement business strategies plans and procedures to manage the work force and manufacturing challenges.

• Translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes.

• Support Operations Manager to hit tonnage goals in rebar production and fabrication.

• Oversee budgets forecasts and resource allocation to ensure cost-effectiveness.

• Work closely with CEO to identify implement and track Key Performance Indicators driving production and profitability.

• Establish budgets and KPIs for each division establishing appropriate reporting structure and accountability measures for Managers.

• Work with the Controller to report and analyze monthly financial results in a timely manner.

• Report quarterly to Management team current standings against goals of the business.

Operations Management

• Overseeing all operations to align with the overall business strategy and success.

• Work with CEO and Controller on management and selection/negotiations with key professional service partners (insurance legal tax accounting IT etc.).

• Work with management team and CEO to ensure compliance with industry regulations safety standards and company policies.

• Identify gaps needs and opportunities. Collaborate with Management to formulate solutions innovative processes and ROI calculations to determine feasibility.

• Regular physical oversight and engagement in both warehouse and recycling operations.

• Manage and improve procedures for proper inventory controls.

• Monitor inventory and sales working with Operations Manager to determine rolling schedule for Byer Steel rebar mill as well as Sales Team.

Collaborate with HR

• Drive employee engagement talent development and organizational growth.

• Identify workforce needs onboarding and retention strategies.

• Participate in employee relations matters conflict resolution disciplinary actions and recognition.

• Compensation and production bonus analysis and restructuring.

Company leadership

• Effectively build connections with people in the organization demonstrate respectful leadership garnering trust and enhance company culture.

• Represent Byer Steel in a knowledgeable professional manner in front of key customers while attending customer visits job sites industry organizations and networking events.

• Learn about industry-specific software systems (ASA Mas100 Mas500 and RIMAS) to run data reports and effectively analyze and manage departments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Advanced degree in business or related field.

• Experience and/or knowledge in manufacturing preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations and upper-level Management with responsibility and influence on strategic change.

• Strong understanding of financial management cost analysis P&L study budgeting and accounting fundamentals.

• Skilled in data analytics how to use data to see where changes in strategy or behavior are needed.

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to quantitatively analyze spreadsheets with ability to present and graph data in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to develop and implement operational policies.

• Experience in domestic and international purchasing product development and vendor relationship management.

• Proven track record in leading operational teams.

Working Conditions

• Physically mobile including ability to lift to 25 lbs.

• Able to bend stoop or kneel climb ascend and descend stairs maintain equilibrium.

• Able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

• Must be able to work in areas containing dust varying noise and temperature levels lighting uneven walking surfaces and outside elements.

• Respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations with co-workers guests and vendors.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

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