General Manager - South Bend

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Visión general de la empresa :

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications.

Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets.

We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Resumen :

Manages and leads the Division in pursuit of growth, increased profitability and delivery of an excellent customer experience.

The GM is a steward of Pioneer’s corporate values and The Pioneer Way. A team player, who plans and allocates resources as required to achieve the highest level of operational performance, employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

Ensures compliance of all environmental and safety requirements of the facility.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Planning : Works with the Business Unit Leader, Operations to prepare divisional plans and strategy, Annual Business Plan and Budget, and other plans as required.
• Decision Making / Judgment : Reviews and adjusts the organization to assure the resources are allocated for both daily performance and long-term success.
• Deliver Results : Measures and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPI’S) including safety, delivery, quality, cost, compliance, etc.
• Directing : Manages all operations functions through managers, supervisors, and team leaders.
• Leading : Provides leadership to all Division employees, promoting the mission, values and Fundamentals of the company.
• Controlling : Assures that customer requirements are met, corporate policy is followed, and action plans are completed on time and within budget.

Meets or exceeds goals for the year.

• Development : Coach, teach and mentor employees to facilitate their long-term development, career path alignment and bench strength for future growth opportunities.
• Leads Divisional Leadership Team adherence to Business Plans, Performance Standards, and Individual Development Plans.
• Plans and adjusts labor and other resources as necessary to maintain flexibility in response to customer needs.
• Ensures that schedules for work for all process lines are in accordance with facility capabilities, customer requirements, economic performance and long range planning, expediting as required.
• Ensure customer requirements are met and complaints are resolved in a timely manner, visiting customers as required.
• Partner with Strategic customers to drive organic growth for the division and the organization.
• Supports Continuous Improvement efforts and activities.
• Works with Operations Support on implementation of Best Practice process.
• Coaches, teaches and mentors employees and teams, creating an environment which provides the retention and advancement of employees.
• Ensures all employees maintain quality levels required by our customers and Quality System standards.
• Sets up and makes sure all operations records are properly maintained and reviewed.
• Maintains an extremely clean facility and makes sure equipment maintenance is acceptable.
• Works on Company-wide improvement projects as assigned.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.

Education / Qualifications

• 7-10 Years of Strong Leadership experience in a labor intensive production / manufacturing environment
• Experience in a Plant / Operations Management role
• Experience in metal finishing a plus but not required
• Experience in Labor Management, Quality, Lean, and Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on collaborative leadership style
• Ability to hold teams accountable and provide feedback
• Strong Presence and proven success motivating a workforce
• Previous experience creating a vision, setting goals, holding teams accountable and driving results
• High sense of urgency
• Physical Demands : could include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, etc.
• Work Environment (heat, noise, etc.)
• Previous success managing in a continuously changing environment
• Previous experience evaluating performance and developing future leaders
• Financial Acumen : prior Profit and Loss Accountability
• Desire for future growth & responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering or other related field strongly desired
• Greenbelt Certification strongly desired

Resumen de beneficios :

We offer the following benefits to Salaried Employees immediately upon hire :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4% of bi-weekly contribution
• Annual Incentive Program based on business results
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Additional benefits for employee purchase : life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid company holidays
• Competitive Paid Time Off program
• Next-Day Pay : Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

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