General Manager
phoenix proto technologies now part of uptive manufacturingDenver, CO
About the role
Company Overview:
Phoenix Proto, a division of UPTIVE, offers rapid plastic injection mold tooling and molded parts. Located in Centreville, MI [~30 miles South of Kalamazoo] Phoenix Proto occupies 24,000 sq ft. plant with ~42 production and indirect employees. Annual revenue is evenly split between custom-designed molds and production parts. Phoenix is focused on rapid manufacturing and routinely provides parts in days after receiving a purchase order, dependent upon complexity, of course. In addition to rapid tooling development, the company also produces injection molded parts, generally in smaller volume runs for clients across a spectrum of products, however generally not automotive. Parent company, UPTIVE, is a provider of custom manufacturing services with a comprehensive suite of both additive and traditional manufacturing technologies. UPTIVE companies specialize in manufacturing services for production-grade parts across a variety of end markets, including medical, electronics, consumer, automotive, aerospace and defense, automation, and industrial, among others. UPTIVE is a holding of CORE Industrial Partners, based in Chicago.
JOB SUMMARY:
The General Manager will report to the CEO and will be responsible for managing the P&L with responsibility for meeting and exceeding annual performance targets, accommodating growth targets, and providing leadership to the management team. He/she will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong background in tooling and injection molding production, experience in a job shop/contract manufacturing environment, solid business and financial acumen, and the ability to execute an operations strategy for the business. The GM will have a strong alignment with the sales team and be intimate in setting sales goals and pricing targets with the CEO/Sales Director The General Manager will be responsible for the operational performance of the business which includes meeting and improving EBITDA targets through process improvement, labor and asset utilization, equipment uptime, and launch and changeover efficiency. He/she will ensure that people, culture, processes, and systems all support execution.
Core Responsibilities:
- The General Manager is expected to:
- Directs all aspects of the plant’s business operations, including health and safety, manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, purchasing, scheduling, warehousing, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and customer service.
- Lead operations/hit KPIs - revenue growth, profitability, operations & production, quality, plant production development, machine efficiencies, material yields, labor and overhead costs versus budget, health & safety, finance, and compliance. Responsible for the margin generation on the cost side.
- Ensure all company policies, including safety, production, quality, human resources, customer service, and accounting policies are adopted across the operation.
- Ensure that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the manufacturing and distribution process. Assures that policies and documentation are current, and facility is compliant with customer audit requirements.
- Assist in the execution of operational initiatives such as lean production processes, production cost reduction, supply chain, procurement, capacity optimization/expansion, and acquisition synergy/integration.
- Implement an ERP system in conjunction with other divisions.
- Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key results on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
- Identify and act on continuous improvement opportunities - lead and monitor all progress in capturing opportunities in quality, productivity, and operating expenses.
- Provide information to various corporate personnel on time, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests.
- Drives standardization practices throughout the organization that align with other branches.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EducationA BS in engineering, operations, supply chain management, or business desired. A technical background in engineering would be helpful and an MBA a plus. Additional credentials, such as Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, CQE, or CI would be an added plus. Years of Experience 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations leadership position, preferably currently having the same role in a manufacturing company involving tooling and injection molding.
Industry Experience:
- Injection mold tooling and part manufacturing experience is a must
- Experience managing operations in a low-volume high-mix product/parts manufacturing environment.
- Development and implementation of new operational processes and procedures; ability to culturally change long-standing policies.
- Deep understanding and implementation of LEAN.Ability to develop and report management KPIs.
- Implementation of ERP and QMS systems.
Management Competencies:
Oversee plant operations to ensure business efficiency, productivity, and cost-effective management of resources.
Analyze operations of the plant to determine areas in need of cost reduction and program improvement or policy change.
Partner with the CEO to set short- and long-term goals for the company to promote profitability, stability, and growth.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Director
Location
Denver, CO
Occupation
General and Operations Managers
Industry
Machine Shops
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