General Manager

Description

I. Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500 customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions^TM that help solve the most complex challenges.

Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors, and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools, and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our organization with an Account Manager for our OMNI division.

Britech is a quality-driven contract manufacturer specializing in cables and harnesses, control panels, engineering services, testing, and turnkey manufacturing. Established in 1991, and celebrating over 30 years, Britech is located within a mile of the Lehigh Valley International airport in eastern Pennsylvania. Visit our website to learn more at www.britech.com.

II. Key Responsibilities

The General Manager for Britech will report to the ECI President, Corporate & Business Development and will be based in the Allentown, PA location.  This General Manager will have full P&L responsibility with a commercial focus on growth and be responsible for all operational activities of Britech, LLC, in accordance with Electrical Components International (ECI) policies.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and direct all operational activities across manufacturing, sales, finance, product development, quality, materials/logistics, and human resources to ensure alignment with company goals
• Develop and implement business plans and strategic initiatives to achieve short-term and long-term profitability and growth, while monitoring external factors and business conditions that may impact the company's direction
• Participate in regular reporting meetings (weekly, monthly, and annual) and analyze company performance, including costs, operations, and forecasts, to assess progress toward goals and inform strategic decisions
• Review and approve financial analysis for budget planning, production efficiency, and capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Build and manage a high-performing operations management team to drive day-to-day productivity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while fostering strong employee relations
• Oversee manufacturing efforts and policies, ensuring adherence to Lean Manufacturing principles, safety standards, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and maintain an organizational commitment to a safe workplace
• All other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

III. Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business or equivalent
• 7 years of experience with minimum 5 years of senior management experience
• Preferred background in a quick turnaround manufacturing / assembly environment
• Previous experience with wire harnesses, cable assemblies and wired control panels highly beneficial

IV. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• P&L experience and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions using logical reasoning and analyzing various statistical reports
• Proven leadership of building a successful and effective department or operation
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques, Performance and Quality Management and Strategic Planning
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ensure a customer-focus approach in all areas of quality, service, and delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain an effective team

V.  Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies:  Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies:  Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies:  Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

VI. Physical demands, work environment & work schedule

Never = 0 hours daily; Occasional = up to 3 hours daily; Frequent = 3-6 hours daily; Constant 6 to 8 hours daily.

VII. Primary Location

• ECI office in Allentown, PA 
• Not a remote position, in-office presence is expected on a regular basis

VIII. Our Culture

At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.

Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.

ECI only accepts applications through the “Careers” tab of its corporate website at www.ECIntl.com. Occasionally, our job descriptions end up on third party job sites. If you’re viewing this job description on a site other than ours, please go to www.ECIntl.com and click on “Careers” under the History of ECI tab across the top of the page.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

ECI, and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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