Associate General Manager - Elkhart BU Job at Kem Krest
The mission of the AGM is to be a leader along side the GM and support the BU as necessary. This involves, but is not limited to, managing finances, driving our CI culture, using data to drive operational improvements, holding Site Managers accountable, and working as a team to accomplish the goals of the organization. The AGM will use their well-rounded knowledge of the business to maintain cohesiveness within the BU and continue driving our KPI’s to the goals set by the organization.
OUTCOME: Ensure overall financial success of the BU
- Work to ensure red KPI’s have countermeasures and they are followed (LPH, KPH, OTS, EPT, etc.)
- Monitor controllable expenses, ensure costs savings are identified in key areas (focus on generating impactful financial results)
- Control costs through managing flex, reviewing monthly financials, and making data driven decisions
- Look for ways to surface margin erosion or other cost savings opportunities to maximize profitability
OUTCOME: Continuously leverage all areas of the BU to achieve cohesiveness and overall success
- Spend time with all areas of the BU outside of the weekly meeting to maintain alignment
- Lead weekly meetings in the event the GM is unable
- Guide other members of the BU to work with the other departments (build the bridge between departments)
OUTCOME: Drive the continuous improvement culture
- Challenge current processes and work methods within the BU
- Champion cross functional team problem solving events
- Support each area in achieving their monthly CI goals (SAAG boards/A3’s/4 Panels)
- Drive ESP and foster a culture of employee engagement at all levels
OUTCOME: Support the GM of the BU
- Take the initiative on high priority items to follow through completion
- Attend meetings and discussion as necessary to not lose momentum due to GM availability
- Collect, summarize, and provide feedback to the GM on updates within the BU
OUTCOME: Contribute to Growth and Success of the Organization
- Manage capacity planning for labor, equipment & facilities based on current and future growth
- Ensure IDP’s and succession plans are in place and met to support development of bench strength
- Bring a “can do” attitude to the BU and work closely with sales to ensure growth readiness
- Encourage active engagement in KK culture and practice / teach our core values
- Set a personal example for others to follow
- Spearhead site specific transformation plans
OUTCOME: Inventory Management
- Support expired product/SLOB efforts to maximize space and cash flow
- Ensure adherence to FIFO in all sites
OUTCOME: Customer Focus
- Ensure proactive and timely communication to customers when needed
- Foster a strategic partnership with all customers up and down stream
- Work to provide opportunities for improvement and cost savings opportunities
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Open to criticism and feedback for development
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint required), working knowledge of Power BI would be high desirable
- In depth understanding of Kem Krest and how the organization operates
- Flexible working hours to accommodate business needs
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