What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager Pilot Plants position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area
VP Business And Finance
Department
Paper/Printing Pilot
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1067P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
K
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Parkview Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Directs all operations of the pulp, paper manufacture, recycle, and coating plant. Manages the production and quality of the various trials to ensure financial integrity in a safe and effective manner. Responsible for full profit and loss accountability through marketing and improvement of services.
Major Duties
- Market the plant’s services to external and internal clients. Interacts with clients to sell, plan, conduct, evaluate, and document research and industry related product development trials.
- Provides operational leadership by managing production activities and ensuring consistent quality while fostering and enhancing the safety culture and team morale.
- Executes plans to capitalize on revenue generating opportunities. Books clients via proposal writing, price setting, and final contract negotiations.
- Manage the plant’s financial performance, identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and assess new technologies and equipment to optimize operations.
- Oversee and direct the installation, modification, and maintenance of complex and heavy production equipment. Ensure the reliability of equipment through planned maintenance and address any troubleshooting issues that arise.
- Remains knowledgeable of environmental, raw materials, and product development trends, new products, and new marketing possibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Paper science industry experience including knowledge of pulping, papermaking, coating and recycling.
- Supervisory experience.
- Budget management experience.
- Marketing and public relations experience.
- Safety regulations experience.
Desired Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
