Job Description

SUMMARY: The General Manager will plan, implement and improve Vitesse business policies and objectives for the organization. Coordinates plant or company functions, operations, and establish responsibilities and procedures for obtaining set objectives. Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new and/or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments, and to consistently increase productivity and sales. Plans and develops labor needs and requirements. Review activity reports, production statistics, stated goals, objectives, and financial statements to determine progress in accordance with the company’s current conditions and status. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manufacturing Leadership: This position exists to direct the overall manufacturing production throughput, and any related initiatives set by the company for a process area.
• Functional Leadership: The incumbent is responsible for leading a cross functional team to establish and maintain a continuous improvement and problem-solving culture.
• Leading the reporting of Variable Manufacturing Costs for the plant, along with associated analysis and monthly commentary.
• Partnering with all support functions and Vitesse Leadership Team in the execution of the production schedule, customer score card improvements, identification, and delivery of Operations projects/initiatives.
• Directly contributing to the development of business and/or functional strategies and typically responsible for managing multiple team disciplines.
• Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing and quality system processes and practices and proactively drives continuous improvement projects to completion.
• Managing development and execution of program manufacturing plans, including prototype and production configuration build schedules, material requirements, and plant schedules.
• Establishing and enforcing department policy, standard operations procedures, and working practices.
• Maintaining programs to ensure the plant is compliant with all voluntary, regulatory, and statutory standards and establishes compliance and training requirements for all Team Members.
• Establishing organization talent strategy to include goals and objectives, performance and development, and career and succession planning.
• Leading the manufacturing organization in the continuous improvement of the plant's supply chain capabilities.
• Uphold the company’s core values.
• Other essential duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises Team Members and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities to include; interviewing, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

• Extensive CNC machining experience (5+ years of experience in CNC Machining process).
• 7-10 years of people management experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operational Management strongly preferred.
• Five years of experience in a leadership/managerial role in an Operations environment.
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in managing AS/ISO regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Operational Management
• Possess broad knowledge of disciplines such as chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, behavior science, finance, or business administration. Equal to a complete 4-year college or university education
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a related field

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