General Manager – Absorbent Hygiene

Macon, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded over 35 years ago First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan Pennsylvania into a group of companies employing over 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers wipes feminine pads paper towels bath tissue adult incontinence products laundry detergents fabric finishers and dishwash addition we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility unity and integrity we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a General Manager Absorbent Hygiene for our First Quality Home Care Products LLC located in Macon GA.

The Absorbent Hygiene General Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the business unit ensuring its operational efficiency financial performance and strategic alignment with the companys business objectives. The role is responsible for managing resources cross-functional teams and initiatives to meet the needs of the business and drive growth.

Primary responsibilities include:

Full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
Lead direct inspire and coordinate all business functions including operations product development engineering supply chain procurement marketing and finance in support of business unit strategy.
Understand and anticipate trends from technologies demographics and competitors to maintain First Qualitys standing as a leader in the Absorbent Hygiene industry.
Build standards processes and procedures to ensure consistent high-quality products.
Align business unit objectives with company goals ensuring a cohesive approach to growth and profitability.
Develop and monitor financial goals budgets and forecasts to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability.
Identify and implement cost-saving strategies while ensuring continued investment in technology infrastructure and personnel to support growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients stakeholders and collaborators ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term engagement.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation and excellence across all aspects of the business unit.
Drive a strong safety culture and unwavering quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Identify areas for process improvement implement best practices and ensure operational efficiency.
Lead First Qualitys commitment to employee growth and development through targeted training and development opportunities to enhance skills improve performance and support career progression.
Responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships with community stakeholders to advance organizational goals through partnerships with local schools business development organizations etc.
Drive sustainability and environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives into the core business strategy.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years senior leadership experience in manufacturing preferably in the high-speed non-durable goods industry.
Experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Substantial experience with full P&L accountability including budget development and cost variance analysis. Strong financial acumen is required.
Collaborative and engaging leadership style experience leading high performing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams manage projects and drive results.
Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align strategies with overall business goals
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.

Required Experience:

Director

We are seeking a General Manager Absorbent Hygiene for our First Quality Home Care Products LLC located in Macon GA.

Primary responsibilities include:

Full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
Lead direct inspire and coordinate all business functions including operations product development engineering supply chain procurement marketing and finance in support of business unit strategy.
Understand and anticipate trends from technologies demographics and competitors to maintain First Qualitys standing as a leader in the Absorbent Hygiene industry.
Build standards processes and procedures to ensure consistent high-quality products.
Align business unit objectives with company goals ensuring a cohesive approach to growth and profitability.
Develop and monitor financial goals budgets and forecasts to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability.
Identify and implement cost-saving strategies while ensuring continued investment in technology infrastructure and personnel to support growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients stakeholders and collaborators ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term engagement.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation and excellence across all aspects of the business unit.
Drive a strong safety culture and unwavering quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Identify areas for process improvement implement best practices and ensure operational efficiency.
Lead First Qualitys commitment to employee growth and development through targeted training and development opportunities to enhance skills improve performance and support career progression.
Responsible for fostering strong collaborative relationships with community stakeholders to advance organizational goals through partnerships with local schools business development organizations etc.
Drive sustainability and environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives into the core business strategy.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years senior leadership experience in manufacturing preferably in the high-speed non-durable goods industry.
Experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams.
Substantial experience with full P&L accountability including budget development and cost variance analysis. Strong financial acumen is required.
Collaborative and engaging leadership style experience leading high performing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams manage projects and drive results.
Understanding of business objectives and the ability to align strategies with overall business goals
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Asbestos Abatement
Motivational Interviewing
Occupational Health Experience
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Dental Receptionist
Dental Office Experience
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First Quality

Why We Make Things Better: We Care. Welcome to First Quality®. Every day, we strive to make the best products to improve the lives of our customers, partners, employees and communities.

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