General Manager - Metal Roofing

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Position Summary:

Provides overall leadership and direction for Metal Roofing operations in Jacksonville, FL. The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, passion to exceed customer expectations through quality and delivery, and excel in leading a culture of safety.  The successful candidate will have responsibility and accountability for the profitability of the location and growth strategy for the territory.   The key to this role is business ownership, resourcefulness, and flexibility, while working in conjunction with any shared resources that support the business.      

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibits Gibraltar’s values to drive the business and support employees to reach their full potential.
• Ability to lead in all areas of the business including but not limited to site operations, estimating, customer service, scheduling, materials replenishment process, product delivery and developing customer relationships and resulting sales. Owns the entire operation with an entrepreneurial spirit, candidate must possess a “roll up your sleeves” mentality.
• Leads and develops strategy to grow profitably, delight customers, execute sales plan, exceed targets leading to gaining share in a 150 mile radius (service area) around Jacksonville
• Develop and implement strategic goals to improve the business through operational excellence initiatives and performance goals.
• Communicates effectively with employees, vendors, customers, and other departments while managing relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Works closely and partners with leaders in areas of the matrix organization for functional expertise and support.
• Creates and executes within budget guidelines for sales, operations, resources, and employees. Provides leadership and is responsible for accountability in all areas of the business.   
• Responsible for fulfillment. Provides resolution while maintaining cost effective solutions and reducing and/or preventing operational delays.
• Plan, implement and supervise the 80/20 philosophy by working in all areas of the process including PLS, CLS, Zero UP, In-Lining and MRD.
• Engages and leads SIOP process for territory, providing insight to the Supply Chain team and ensuring that the operation has the proper amount of raw materials and buy-out products to fulfill customer demand.
• Plan, implement and execute EHS programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and maintain compliance with governing bodies in safety and environmental regulations while ensuring compliance and understanding of Safety First  
• Maintains the proper level of employees needed to execute the production plan and minimize the overall labor cost; Supervises employees to meet daily production schedule demands; Develops and implements procedures to train employees in the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing processes; Able to perform the duties of the workers supervised; Resolves worker issues/complaints and/or refers to higher authority for resolution.
• Develops, revises and approves standard operational, safety, quality and working practices; may observe workers to ensure compliance with standards; Determines best practices and institutes improvements in these areas;
• Reviews information and inspection reports of machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization; provides oversight for equipment maintenance.
• Strong ability to make decisions based on metrics and other business factors while being resourceful in driving the business.
• Develops and initiates plans for efficient use of materials, machines, trailers, and labor.
• Acts as a change agent, identifies, and promotes continuous improvement opportunities utilizing data analysis, LSS methodologies, A3s, VSMs, 5S concepts, empowers employees, drives engagement, ownership of processes and tasks & collaboration among team members with decision-making skills to impact financial outcomes.
• First line responsibility for ensuring that the facility is operated and maintained in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws including programs related to governmental agencies such as OSHA, EEOC, etc.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or similar. Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, or a combination of education and experience. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perfo