General Manager Summary

General Manager job opening in Atlanta. A manufacturer of heavy equipment is currently seeking candidates for General Manager job in Atlanta. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking growth-oriented, hands-on management professionals for this General Manager job in the Atlanta area. This job offers competitive compensation as well as benefits.

Atlanta General Manager Overview:

The Atlanta General Manager will provide leadership and supervision for the business unit to consistently drive growth while minimizing costs. The Atlanta General Manager will develop yearly objectives and budgets for the business unit. The Atlanta General Manager will work with staff to ensure that benchmarks are being met in order to grow consistently. The Atlanta General Manager will determine the primary focus of sales strategy and work with both Sales and Engineering to grow market share.

Atlanta General Manager Job Opening

The Atlanta General Manager will work with executive management to develop growth and production goals.
Develop strategies in order to meet growth and production goals.
Consistently research and identify potential areas to grow the business and increase profits.
The Atlanta General Manager will analyze all costs and find ways to cut unnecessary expenses.
Build a strong and cohesive team where each department is interconnected.
Oversee day to day production activities, ensure that all projects are meeting necessary benchmarks.
The Atlanta General Manager will direct the efforts of manufacturing personnel.
Ensure that personnel are properly trained in necessary areas.
Maintain systems and processes in order to ensure all material received and shipped meets quality standards.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of all the company’s products and the materials necessary for those products.
Research sourcing alternatives and make changes as it benefits the business.

General Manager (Atlanta Area) Job Requirements:

A four year degree in the fields of business or engineering from an accredited university.
At least three to five years of manufacturing management experience.
Strong history of sales experience preferred.
Background in engineering would also be preferred.
Strong problem solving skills, able to gather information, provide analysis, and develop a solution in a timely manner.
Experience overseeing a quality system.
Experience driving improvements based on performance metrics.
Proven history of devotion to safe manufacturing.
Familiar with Microsoft office suite of programs such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
Lean Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
Experience overseeing a continuous improvement system.

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