General Manager

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception almost 60 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success :

Stability : All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility : Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry : We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year .

We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same : We treat our customers and employees like family.

We are seeking a General Manager to lead our Maas Hansen flat-rolled product business based in California. As the General Manager of Maas Hansen, you will play a critical role in leading and managing all aspects of the business.

The manager is expected to lead with the highest level of integrity while driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence, while ensuring the company operates efficiently and delivers exceptional products and services.

As a leader in the company, you will also be responsible for inspiring and guiding a team of employees, fostering a positive work environment while promoting the Triple-S Steel values and standards.

The General Manager will work in conjunction with Sales, Purchasing and Finance to establish and attain targets in Sales, Gross Profit, Inventory levels and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities :

• Safety of all employees - Includes active participation in the Corporate Safety committee monthly meetings. Coordinates with Operation Managers and Regional Safety Managers to implement safety protocols and measures to ensure a safe working environment for employees.
• Business Development Regularly communicates and works with sales teams to identify and capture new accounts in both the geographic area and the area of the branch expertise.

Collaborate with the sales team to set sales targets, monitor performance, and develop strategies to achieve or exceed sales goals.

The Outside Sales Representative(s) assigned to the business unit will report directly to the Sales Manager but will develop planning and strategy in conjunction with the General Manager.

• Sales Visit top customers for branches periodically to address issues appropriate to his / her responsibilities as General Manager.
• Quality Ensures all plants and their equipment are clean, maintained and organized. Does so by regularly visiting the plants and communicating with employees and management.

Coordinates with the VP on metrics to improve quality.

Productivity Ensures a productive workforce among all facilities in region. Uses relevant and consistent metrics to measure (i.

e., financials, pick count, OT reports, production reports, etc.) as designed and directed by the Regional VP.

• P&L is responsible for the profitability of the branches assigned to the region and the productive and safe use of assets.
• Credit Must operate within the matrix for credit approval, including documenting rationale when exercising authority. Coordinates with Credit Managers to nurture team credit decisions.
• Inventory Must manage total inventory under management within the limits established by the VP consistent with industry lead times and anticipated customer demand.

Uses appropriate tools to forecast inventory levels to avoid surprises and / or warns management in advance of problems.

The manager will be responsible for coordination of purchasing between each branch and regional buyers.

Expense management In accordance with annual financial plan approves all expenses of the branches and uses prudence and good judgment.

Control costs and manage financial resources effectively. Draws upon corporate buying programs and ensures good communication before approving large expenses.

Capex Operates within annual or special budget allocations. Relies on HQ for help in negotiations or delegates to HQ for purchase.

i.e., VP Operations in HOU purchases all burning machines)

• Profit Sharing Meetings Conducts quarterly town hall meetings and communicates branch’s performance and market conditions with all branch employees.
• HR and Performance evaluations Coordinates with local managers to ensure performance objectives are set and regular performance evaluations are conducted.

Coordinates with HR managers to ensure compliance within company policies and most relevant HR laws. All compensation changes for employees must be within corporate guideline budgets.

Leadership Has authority to hire personnel within the budgets adopted and approved by management. Ensures that company hiring policy (reference and background checks) are adhered to.

Has authority to terminate within the guidelines of corporate HR department. Should seek guidance from HR Department in performance related issues prior to termination versus egregious violations of company policies.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or Operations Management, or five years of progressive management experience in the Metals Distribution Industry, with focus in the flat rolled markets.
• Working Knowledge of Non-Ferrous Metals is a plus, including Aluminum, Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, and Titanium.
• Strong understanding of metal products, market dynamics, and industry trends in the flat rolled industry.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing sales teams and achieving revenue targets.
• Possess a customer-centric approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• An ability to make sound business decisions based on data and statistics.
• Experience working in a Supply Chain’ capacity is a plus.
• MBA preferred.
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