Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER
SUMMARY:
The General Manager (GM) is the P L statement owner and is responsible for the overall operations of the Austell, GA corrugated display components high graphics plant, ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and safe and efficient operations. The GM leads and coordinates activities to achieve these goals, developing and executing medium and long term strategies aligned with the Pratt Color Division's growth vision and objectives.
SCOPE:
Responsible for all plant assets, employees and all manufacturing, commercial and administrative functions of the Plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned)
Direct supervision of Customer Service Manager, Plant Manager and Plant Controller.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Planning:

1. Develop and implement annual budget for the business with action plans for detailed follow-up
2. Review Plan and provide Variance Report monthly.
3. Monitor external business/economic environment.
4. Participate in long-range planning.

Policies:
Exercise general supervision over and assume responsibilities for the administration of all Company policies and programs within the plant, as well as develop and administer local site policies as necessary
Values, Climate and Image:

1. Promote the Company image as a competent professional, reputable and ethical Company.
2. Provide a climate for personal growth and achievement in which employees may be innovative and effective.
3. Delegate responsibility and commensurate authority to all key subordinate Supervisors.

Human Resources :

1. Maintain an effective plan of organization for the plant with explicit assignment of responsibility through Position Descriptions and Standards of Performance.
2. Provide for and participate in, the training and development of all personnel.
3. Participate in and monitor all labor relations, Safety, Employee Communications Program, Recreation, Employee Benefits and Awards Programs.
4. Maintain effective position descriptions and Standards of Performance.
5. Assure all key positions are properly manned and plant is properly staffed to meet Plan and goals.
6. Monitor all personnel functions to assure adherence to local, state and federal laws.
7. Assure all employee performance is reviewed on an annual basis or as required.

Financial :

1. Review and control operating cost and expenses on a timely basis.
2. Analyze and evaluate all financial reports and recommend or take necessary steps to provide for adequate control.
3. Recommend and justify all capital expenditures and implement upon approval.
4. Monitor all inventory levels and maintain as directed

Commercial:

1. GM has local decision rights on which business and at what price it will run through the plant.
2. Work together with the Display Organization Sales Managers, Strategic Account Managers and other Pratt Plants Sales Managers to profitably grow Hebron's business. .
3. Develop close relationships with specific key customers.
4. Analyze market conditions and provide guidance and coordination to meet goals.
5. Develop and administer pricing policies and practices in accordance with the Pratt Color division goals.
6. Through customer contact, evaluate new products, methods, and services needed to enhance our market position.
7. Ensure customers quality standards and specifications are achieved as required. Note: OTIF, S.P.C., F.D.A. ISO, etc.
8. Monitor and control all warehouse and consignment programs.

Manufacturing:

1. Monitor all facilities and equipment and ensure they are properly maintained and protected.
2. Ensure all production efficiencies, waste, quality and cost, are within planned guidelines and take necessary steps as needed.
3. Ensure proper planning of requirements for all raw materials and supplies consistent with Company policy.
4. Monitor manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
5. Recommend and justify equipment, methods, and facilities to continue and improve our competitive position within our market.
6. Create an effective safety culture in the plant by ensuring all safety practices and policies are followed, employees are engaged and active in the safety process, all machinery is properly safeguarded, and the plant maintains a safe working environment

Governmental and Legal Compliance:
Assure compliance with E.E.O.C., E.P.A., O.S.H.A., F.D.A., Antitrust and other laws and regulations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
For this position, we are seeking candidates who possess a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (preferably) and have at least five years of experience in a leadership role within the corrugated industry. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in a high corrugated graphics specialty plant.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting diverse materials such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Skilled in crafting reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from various audiences, including managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral format
Additional Information
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
EEOC Statement
Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.