Safariland
Executive Admin - General Manager and Vice President
Safariland, West Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01089
Executive Admin - General Manager and Vice President
West Springfield, MA, 96 Windsor Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #976
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES Executive Admin - General Manager and Vice President
General Manager, Vice President As the business unit (BU) leader, the General Manager sets the vision, tone, and culture, championing ethics, compliance, and a passionate work environment. Serving as the liaison to headquarters' shared services, they spearhead business plan development, budget planning, and 3-year growth strategies. With P&L responsibility for manufacturing and operating costs, they lead R&D, manufacturing, and marketing teams (and in some cases, sales teams). The GM plays a key role in evaluating new technologies, partnership opportunities, and potential acquisitions within the core product line. This role reports into Vice President, James Imhoff, and directly manages the senior leadership team of Sales, Product Management, Operations and Compliance, excluding shared services support functions.
Essential Job Functions: The general manager will deliver the following key objectives: Achieve financial success : Lead teams to exceed annual budget targets while driving innovation and leveraging new technologies to expand the product portfolio, enabling the capture of increased market share, penetration of new markets, and ultimately, drive revenue and profitable growth. Optimize resource allocation: Champion cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to fuel further investments in strategic growth opportunities.
Overall Job Requirements Own financial success: Take responsibility for profitability and driving organic and inorganic growth. Set strategic direction: Develop a clear vision and roadmap to establish the business unit as a market leader, collaborating closely with necessary cross-functional teams. Ensure strategic alignment: Integrate business unit's strategy with broader company vision. Fuel growth with new offerings: Identify, develop, and launch innovative products and services to capitalize on market opportunities. Support Leadership Initiatives:
Assist with efforts outside assigned BU to drive Cadre goals, like training and coaching, participating in M&A activities, leading special projects for the organization.
Leadership & Collaboration Drive cross-functional excellence: Lead teams and functions to execute the strategy, achieve milestones, and position the business unit as the premier partner in the market. Build strong relationships: Collaborate effectively with functional leaders to cultivate relationships and key partnerships.
Team & Operational Management Build a high-performing team: Recruit, develop, and retain talent, fostering a culture of excellence. Drive Implementation of the CADRE Operating Model:
Champion continuous improvement through the implementation and adoption of Cadre Operating Model toolkit. Proactively Manage vendors: Maintain vendor relationships and monitor the supply chain.
Planning & Resource Management Manage the budget: Develop and manage annual budget, track expenditures, analyze variances, and take corrective actions to achieve financial targets. Drive strategic growth: Plan and execute strategic growth initiatives for key areas of the business. Plan: Develop long-term plans for facilities and staffing to support business growth.
Compliance & Process Improvement Ensure compliance: Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and relevant industry regulations (e.g., Good Laboratory Practices). Optimize: Continuously evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, collaborating with team members to implement sustainable solutions.
Required Experience: 10+ years' relevant experience or related business degree Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting, Change Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Learning, Cost Management, Customer Relationships, Decision-Making, Develop Vision, Financial Analysis, Market Knowledge, Mentoring & Development, Problem-Solving, Process Optimization, Project Management, Resilience, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing, Strategic Analysis, Team Building Work Environment: The work environment described are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
Eligible employees are offered: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employer paid life insurance and AD&D Employer paid disability Wellness program Adoption assistance Tuition assistance Employee assistance program Work life balance Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. Other details Job Family Executives
Job Function Executive/Business Leadership
Pay Type Salary
Travel Required Yes
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Start Date Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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West Springfield, MA, 96 Windsor Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
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West Springfield, MA, 96 Windsor Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #976
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES Executive Admin - General Manager and Vice President
General Manager, Vice President As the business unit (BU) leader, the General Manager sets the vision, tone, and culture, championing ethics, compliance, and a passionate work environment. Serving as the liaison to headquarters' shared services, they spearhead business plan development, budget planning, and 3-year growth strategies. With P&L responsibility for manufacturing and operating costs, they lead R&D, manufacturing, and marketing teams (and in some cases, sales teams). The GM plays a key role in evaluating new technologies, partnership opportunities, and potential acquisitions within the core product line. This role reports into Vice President, James Imhoff, and directly manages the senior leadership team of Sales, Product Management, Operations and Compliance, excluding shared services support functions.
Essential Job Functions: The general manager will deliver the following key objectives: Achieve financial success : Lead teams to exceed annual budget targets while driving innovation and leveraging new technologies to expand the product portfolio, enabling the capture of increased market share, penetration of new markets, and ultimately, drive revenue and profitable growth. Optimize resource allocation: Champion cost reduction and efficiency initiatives to fuel further investments in strategic growth opportunities.
Overall Job Requirements Own financial success: Take responsibility for profitability and driving organic and inorganic growth. Set strategic direction: Develop a clear vision and roadmap to establish the business unit as a market leader, collaborating closely with necessary cross-functional teams. Ensure strategic alignment: Integrate business unit's strategy with broader company vision. Fuel growth with new offerings: Identify, develop, and launch innovative products and services to capitalize on market opportunities. Support Leadership Initiatives:
Assist with efforts outside assigned BU to drive Cadre goals, like training and coaching, participating in M&A activities, leading special projects for the organization.
Leadership & Collaboration Drive cross-functional excellence: Lead teams and functions to execute the strategy, achieve milestones, and position the business unit as the premier partner in the market. Build strong relationships: Collaborate effectively with functional leaders to cultivate relationships and key partnerships.
Team & Operational Management Build a high-performing team: Recruit, develop, and retain talent, fostering a culture of excellence. Drive Implementation of the CADRE Operating Model:
Champion continuous improvement through the implementation and adoption of Cadre Operating Model toolkit. Proactively Manage vendors: Maintain vendor relationships and monitor the supply chain.
Planning & Resource Management Manage the budget: Develop and manage annual budget, track expenditures, analyze variances, and take corrective actions to achieve financial targets. Drive strategic growth: Plan and execute strategic growth initiatives for key areas of the business. Plan: Develop long-term plans for facilities and staffing to support business growth.
Compliance & Process Improvement Ensure compliance: Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and relevant industry regulations (e.g., Good Laboratory Practices). Optimize: Continuously evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, collaborating with team members to implement sustainable solutions.
Required Experience: 10+ years' relevant experience or related business degree Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting, Change Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Learning, Cost Management, Customer Relationships, Decision-Making, Develop Vision, Financial Analysis, Market Knowledge, Mentoring & Development, Problem-Solving, Process Optimization, Project Management, Resilience, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing, Strategic Analysis, Team Building Work Environment: The work environment described are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
Eligible employees are offered: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Employer paid life insurance and AD&D Employer paid disability Wellness program Adoption assistance Tuition assistance Employee assistance program Work life balance Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. Other details Job Family Executives
Job Function Executive/Business Leadership
Pay Type Salary
Travel Required Yes
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Start Date Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Apply Now
West Springfield, MA, 96 Windsor Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
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