General Manager

About this role

10909 Franklin Ave Franklin Park Illinois 60131-1409

Why Valmont   We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.   Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position :   

This   General Manager   position has full Profit/Loss (P/L) responsibility for the site .    The incumbent   is responsible for   all the physical and human resources within that group, strategic development, planning, execution and tactical direction, marketing and sales, budgeting and capital   utilization , business   expansion   and new construction. Manages through delegating authority to key functional area employees.  

Essential Functions :   

• The position of General Manager (GM) reports directly to the Regional   Director   responsible for overseeing   site .   

• D irects and coordinates activities of the organization to obtain   optimum   efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.  

• A utonomously manages   operations   giving guidance and direction to all key functional area managers and supervisors.    

• D irects the Sales employee(s) in sales and marketing functions, staffing, pricing, labor,   asset   and inventory management.   

• S upports the Regional   Director   with special projects or assignments, as requested.  

• R esponsible for the operating performance of the material control and manufacturing functions including the full range of activities and processes, engineering, employee safety,   purchasing , production planning, scheduling, dispatching, receiving, materials handling, inventory control, stores, shipping, and coatings operations .    

• Demonstrate visible leadership and accountability for Valmont's Health & Safety Vision and Zero Harm strategy by performing the following:  

• Ensure risks are   identified , controlled, and continuously reduced throughout the site.   

• Ensure compliance with Valmont EHS standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.  

• Ensure implementation and sustainment of Valmont’s Life-Saving Rules and Stop Work Authority programs.  

• Ensure incidents   identify   root causes, have effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence, while supporting site responsibilities for workers' compensation, return-to-work efforts, and employee recovery.  

• Provide support, resources, and active engagement for your site to achieve EHS objectives.  

• Foster leadership accountability and employee engagement to support EHS excellence and continuous improvement  

• Ensure all matters of environmental compliance, personal health, safety of employees, sustainability considerations , ,   and effective use of EHS management systems are integrated into operational decision-making and site management practices.  

• R esponsible to ensure a lean manufacturing environment   including standardized operating procedures, continuous   improvements   and delivery of improved business results.  

• M ust   seek   to standardize/optimize operations and procedures, so that best practice operations are easily transferable to other Coatings sites, new acquisitions,   spin-offs   and new businesses .    The incumbent is challenged to look for areas within the Division to improve revenues and efficiencies and transfer effective management practices that help meet Valmont business   objectives , including the development of new applications, technological   innovations   and business expansion focus .    

Other   Important Details about the Role :   

• Ensure business unit goals are met by   establishing   sales and manufacturing goals, policies and procedures as well as ensuring that all department heads are accountable to achieve these results.  

• Promote organization in industry,   manufacturing   or trade associations.   

• To lead the site’s effort to be the innovative market leader by driving unsurpassed services and applications into production to meet the needs and to exceed the expectations of the customer. Participate in sales and customer contact and follow-up both proactively and as necessary.  

• Ensure the site’s effective operations by   monitoring   results, comparing actual performance to   established   standards   and taking   appropriate action   to forestall or correct problem situations revealed through operating results .    Rolling out lean manufacturing principles, standard work,   and problem   resolution strategies and engaging the workforce in day-to-day continuous improvement activities .    Conduct continuous cost reduction programs throughout the organization and   trains   all employees to   participate   in continuous improvement efforts.  

• Ensure the profitability of the site by directing and monitoring activities to achieve satisfactory operation and growth performance as measured in terms of return on investment, profit margins, manufacturing and labor costs and increased sales volume.  

• Ensure the sound financial position of the site by overseeing the development of annual operating budgets of costs and expenses and collaborate in the development and presentation of strategic plans, long range   plans   and annual operating plans. Direct and coordinate promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share of   market   and obtain competitive position in industry.  

• Ensure a safe working environment by overse

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