General Manager (Manufacturing Plant) Job at Cenveo Manufacturing in Chicago

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over 100 years of experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes manufactured annually. We are seeking an experienced General Manager preferably with print knowledge and experience for its Chicago, IL facility.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required and we will consider experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. An emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.

The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a production environment in a leadership role. This candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills to effectively lead in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Cenveo provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The General Manager provides hands-on leadership and management as well as responsibility for the manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, delivery and profitability commitments are met or exceeded. They must provide strategic vision and implementation drive to manage all business functions at their respective location.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manage/direct multiple functions and/or projects to achieve production goals and efficiency measurements.
• Coordinate with department supervisors regarding manufacturing operations to meet objectives and to control labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations and corporate policies.
• Interface with customers and vendors as needed.
• Provide strategic direction for the organization and accountable for the business function(s) results.
• Fosters a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Develop and maintain quality systems and controls to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Establish challenging targets for improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Manage quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics.
• Monitor and communicate safety and quality programs; ensures compliance with company policies / government regulations.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, reviews results and implements changes necessary to meet budget guidelines.
• Position has authority to formulate, affect, interpret or implement management policies or operating practices (may have review/approval from a higher level).
• Position performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree, even if position's assignments are related to the operation of a particular segment of the business.
• Position is involved in planning long or short term business objectives.
• Position investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
• Performs other duties as required / assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other related area.
• 10 years of relevant professional work experience, which includes at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes.
• Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Function.
• Action-oriented and innovative in leading the Manufacturing and Operations Function
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan for a 3-6 month time span.
• Demonstrated ability effectively to lead, develop and mentor high performance teams to get results through others.
• Ability to analyze/interpret complex documents, detailed business correspondence, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present to all levels of the organization and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Commitment to high quality standards, customer satisfaction and promoting a safe work environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc.
• Regularly required to hear, speak, be articulate, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp, reach, carry, lift, and use manual dexterity.

Cenveo is an EEO Employer