Kopos & Baker, Inc.

General Manager

Kopos & Baker, Inc. New York, United States
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Jennifer Finley Abate

Jennifer Finley Abate

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21st Century Staffing Corporate is a full service talent acquisition firm specializing in direct-hire and contract placements. We are professional and agile.

21st Century Staffing LLC is a Full Service Technical Recruiting Firm. We have been providing hiring solutions on a permanent, contract, temporary and consulting basis since 2003 with recruiters in the profession since 1978. We service many industries, primarily Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Information Technology; Engineering; Finance; Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries. Our Corporate Headquarters are based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and our clients include companies both regionally and nationally.

Our work environment includes:

  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated General Manager to join our team. The General Manager will provide leadership and overall direction for the division. The GM will measure safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement. The GM will formulate and implement operational strategies and programs to improve the competitive position and profitability of the facility.

  • *On-site work Required, this is a Hands-On-Role with Full PNL Responsibilities
  • *Must have General Management Experience overseeing multiple plants, general plant size 200,000 s/f
  • *Must have experience within the metals industry and turning around a plant both culturally and operationally.

Essential Functions

  • Oversee all business operations to ensure safety, legal, and regulatory compliance as well as production efficiency, quality, service, and the effective management of company resources.
  • Drive and promote performance improvement through manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and efficiency.
  • Oversee the use of goals, performance measurement and clear and effective metrics and targets for all operations, sales and business development, engineering.
  • Design and implement sustainable accountability, performance management, process improvement and quality/safety standards.
  • Initiate operational improvements in maintenance, manufacturing, materials and other areas of the business unit resulting in greater efficiency and reporting systems.
  • Oversee set-up of improved management and measurement/reporting metrics and systems.
  • Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget and operational goals. Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting.
  • Develop business plan/budget to achieve company goals. Set goals, implement procedures and provide leadership to ensure goals are achieved. Monitor success.
  • Plan and develop programs that will provide reductions in costs and improved efficiencies.
  • Develop short/long term capital programs to upgrade and improve production capabilities and benefit the company.
  • Provide for performance management, employee development, and succession planning to assure an adequate talent pool of people to meet requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • BS in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred.
  • 10+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organization.
  • Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
  • Strong lean manufacturing experience.

Special Skills

  • Drive vision and purpose; paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
  • Plans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Communicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Instills trust; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
  • Build effective teams and drive engagement; build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization win.
  • Drives result; consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Develops talent; develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
  • Customer focus; builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
  • Resilient; rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult circumstances.

Competencies

  • Judgment
  • Decision-making
  • Information management
  • Resource management
  • Planning and organizing
  • Problem analysis and problem solving
  • Delegating tasks and responsibility
  • Communication skills
  • Coaching
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

Additional Notes

· The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $225,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday


Experience:


  • Manufacturing Metals: 5 years (Required)
  • General Management: 5 years (Required)


Ability to Relocate:


  • New York State: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person

  • Seniority level

    Executive
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Manufacturing and Management
  • Industries

    Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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