What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Southern Textile Service, Inc.?
Operations General Manager opportunity with a fast paced, growing, successful 90 year old regional family owned and professionally managed company.
This position will be a part of a leadership team responsible for the overall management of a "stand alone" business. The minimum job requirements will be to consistently strive and contribute to overall excellence that will meet or exceed corporate objectives. Supervision and support will be the direct responsibility of this individual.
Technical Skills to Include:
- A thorough understanding of a service based and product delivery environment
- Microsoft Office applications - Word / Excel / Outlook
Leadership Skills to Include:
- Hands on leadership a must
- Must be able to lead and motivate by example
- Possess a positive and caring attitude
Communication Skills to Include:
- Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of management, associates, and customers
- Must be a self-starter who is good at identifying and leveraging opportunities as they arise in a fast paced environment
- Must have a positive attitude and excellent telephone skills
Strong management skills necessary
- Good common sense
- Formal training on how to manage and lead by example
- Conflict resolution and training are key components for this position
- Budgeting
- P & L responsibility, evaluations & presentations
- Goal setting, delegate and follow-up
- Operating a business unit
MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Management of warehouse production, drivers, and maintenance staff
- Training and mentoring of personnel
- Coordinate and insure all corporate training and procedure guidelines are being met for all associates
- Responsible for all Company assets including: building, equipment, fleet, and inventory
- Community Representation
- Have fun and enjoy what you do
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver's license, with excellent driving record
- Previous management/supervisory experience
- High level of Energy
- Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to pass a drug screen when required
- Formal Education Preferred; A four-year degree or at least 3 years' experience as a business operating manager
BENEFITS
- Excellent Salary
- 401-K with generous company match
- Paid vacations
- Bonus/profit share opportunities
- Cell phone
- Group benefits package Medical, Dental, Short-term Disability, Vision, and Life Insurance
Company Description
Southern Textile Service, Inc. is a local family owned linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers.
Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.
Southern Textile Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
