Position : General Manager

　　Location : Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania

　　Requisition ID: : 24248

　　General Purpose

　　Work with the Group VP and other leaders to manage, develop, and execute the site business plan. Meet or exceed business unit KPIs and execute growth plan to achieve net income objectives through effective leadership of others. Collaborate and align with cross-functional teams to plan and implement the business strategies.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities

　　Develop and manage operating plan to meet or exceed local business unit objectives. Determine strategies and tactics for achieving financial objectives, presenting assumptions and recommending objectives. Make sound business projections, identify the impact of budgetary assumption changes, and make appropriate adjustments. Effectively manage assets such as plant equipment, inventory, and receivables to balance short and long-term business needs

　　Regularly evaluate business plan trade-offs and capital strategy and communicate any critical issues to the Group VP and executive team. Present trade-offs with sound recommendations for different courses of action

　　Working with the Group VP, assist in the development of pricing strategies to maximize operating income for assigned business unit, considering the impact to the company as a whole, while working collaboratively with Sales and Trade Marketing. Analyze cost drivers such as commodities, fuel, resin, etc., to determine selling price. Monitor market conditions (customer, competitor, and consumer) to determine demands and opportunities and recommend action. Utilize data and analysis to foster a culture of continuous improvement

　　Lead Operation Team to direct production activities and ensure safety and compliance with quality control standards, regulatory compliance, and lease agreements. Drive operational excellence by improving the planning and score carding disciplines for the operations team. Assure organizational production objectives and customer needs are met

　　In partnership with Sales teams, develop strategies to grow volume for the location. Consider the impact to the business overall when evaluating potential new business opportunities

　　Develop strategies and initiatives to optimize distribution and warehouse networks

　　Effectively lead cross-functional projects related to growth opportunities, continuous improvement, and other key business initiatives. Set clear direction for project teams and involve appropriate people and functions to design, develop, and implement key continuous improvement initiatives and ensure standard processes, tool, etc., are implemented and leveraged effectively. Meet project objectives through well-coordinated and integrated work efforts. Use a collaborative approach to ensure that new initiatives are well-executed

　　Partner with Marketing to successfully commercialize new product launches and product improvements to the marketplace. Bring ideas from concept to marketplace launch

　　Leads SKU rationalization to manage and maintain portfolio health

　　Effectively manage risk to the business unit and company by considering the legal implications of business decisions. Exercise sound judgment when entering into contractual agreements related to new business and consult next level manager as appropriate

　　Conduct meetings with management and staff to ensure all operational issues are being communicated and addressed expediently with a common understanding of goals

　　Communicate company goals and assist in establishing objectives that align with plant and company goals; communicate plant direction, focus and goals

　　Provide appropriate direction, mentoring, training, and development planning for managers. Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training and task assignment. Actively work with direct reports to cultivate capabilities and utilize strengths to support career development and succession planning efforts

　　Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

　　Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Education and Experience

　　Undergraduate degree in related curriculum preferred

　　10 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing

　　Experience managing cross-functional teams of including Sales, Marketing, and/or Operations preferred

　　2 or more years’ management experience

　　Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality, safety, service and cost

　　Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Understanding of the division’s strategy, goals and objectives

　　Insight into the organizational structure and stakeholder needs

　　Understanding of financials, sales and marketing, and manufacturing and distribution processes

　　Able to identify business process opportunities and develop/implement strategies for success

　　Able to consider both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action

　　Able to build relationships with individuals across the organization

　　Able to influence people in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments

　　Able to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity

　　Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors

　　Able to demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills

　　Able to lead and inspire people and achieve results through others

　　Able to interact and communicate effectively with employees and customers at various levels, including persuasive communication

　　Able to understand the importance of managing the “people” issues related to the project

　　Able to demonstrate a high level of comfort in changing environment and ability to adapt approach as the environment and requirements change

　　Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer