What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at EQI Ltd.?
About EQI
EQI is a global leader in providing value-added critical supply chain services. We enable our customers to operate internationally without language barriers.
We source metal castings, forgings, and fabrications from carefully selected suppliers worldwide. Our comprehensive product life-cycle management includes Product Development, Production Qualification, Logistics, Vendor Managed Inventory, and Value Added Services.
This allows our customers to choose specific services and locations that meet their unique needs.
By diversifying our supply base across multiple manufacturers and regions, we mitigate risks and maximize flexibility to adapt production between different locations.
Our global shipping network supports our customers with full vendor-managed inventory services at the destination location.
We continuously reinvent ourselves while remaining grounded by our core values of respect, integrity, selflessness, and excellence.
The VAS General Manager oversees daily operations of the facility, including paint, assembly, freight, shipping/receiving, returns, quality, and other services as needed.
This position reports to the Vice President of Warehousing & Value-Added Services and is supported by the Customer Service and Logistics team located in Spring Lake, MI, and Cambridge, Canada.
The General Manager maintains high accuracy in day-to-day operations, leads and develops the team, and provides exceptional customer service to our clients.
Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
- Maintain a safety culture by following and enforcing EQI's Safety Program and local legal regulations.
- Maintain environmental compliance of the facility by meeting (exceeding) local, state, and federal requirements.
Operational Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations.
- Create and implement strategies for business growth.
- Develop additional business opportunities to fully utilize the facility, staff, and equipment.
- Ensure the facility operates at peak efficiency with customer satisfaction as the primary goal.
- Establish, monitor, and manage operation goals.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Create / maintain a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout all levels of the organization.
- Oversee training and management of the workforce to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
Requirements
- 15 years of experience in leadership roles within manufacturing facilities.
- Proven track record of managing painting and/or light manufacturing facilities.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
- Proficient knowledge in financial reporting and analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments.
- Familiarity with supplier quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop viable solutions.
- Working experience in project management.
- Experience in conducting performance evaluations.
