VP, Southeast-Met-Con Inc.

Job Summary

The Vice President, Southeast will oversee the day-to-day operations for steel locations south of the Virginia - North Carolina state line, ensuring each is reaching strategic goals set by the President and is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish goals for performance and activities. Review goals on a regular basis with the President. Develop and implement action plans as needed to ensure continual improvement and goal attainment.
• Collaborate with Office/Field & Shop Managers and participate in weekly production meetings.
• Evaluate growth opportunities based on market conditions, customer feedback, and economic trends.
• Collaborate with the President and direct reports to evaluate key performance indicators and departmental expenses based on short and long-term goals.
• Organize and oversee the workflow schedules for maximum efficiency.
• Consult with direct reports and staff leaders regarding departmental performance.
• Identify opportunities to increase gross profit margins while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all departmental activities to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain regular working relationships with external partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in the hiring and training of departmental managers.
• Create and implement talent development plans and performance management targets and conversations for direct reports, department managers, and future leaders.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policies.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Ensure work environments are adequate and safe.
• Prepare and implement annual budgets and manage business performance to achieve it.
• Communicate and explain preapproved new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meet with staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Collaborate with Business Development efforts to identify and pursue business opportunities, including the proposal process, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Results Driven Mindset: Demonstrates success characterized by clarity of goals, accountability, action orientation, adaptability, problem-solving skills, focus on impact, continuous improvement, with a high level of emotional intelligence and careful balance between risk and reward
• Effective Communication: Possesses strong oral, written, and listening skills with the ability to navigate complex situations and provide information accurately
• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing teams and working cross-functionally.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in budget management, forecasting, and setting and evaluating performance metrics.
• Conflict Resolution: Adept at facilitating constructive dialogue with a combination of communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills in order to achieve an acceptable solution
• Risk & Crisis Management: The capacity to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and uncertainties that may impact the organization's objectives
• Governance: Comprehensive understanding of corporate governance practices and principles, with a particular focus on the unique dynamics of family-owned and operated businesses
• Adaptability: Possesses the ability to effectively navigate unexpected events while minimizing disruptions and preserving the organization's reputation and resilience
• AISC & AWS: Strong Knowledge of standard codes of practice.
• Cranes: knowledge of lift plans, crane charts.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced education with a preference but not limited to business or finance
• 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience with P&L responsibilities, preferably in the steel industry.
  
  

Direct Reports And Internal Relationships

• Direct reports -General Managers
  
  

External Relationships

• Union Officials
• Joist & Deck Manufactures
• Sub-Steel Erectors
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Job Descriptions set forth position requirements and duties and are not intended to be contracts of employment between the Company and its employees.

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