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Posted 4 days ago
General Manager
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
Management & OperationsFull-timeContract
Job description
Directs all operations of the pulp, paper manufacture, recycle, and coating plant. Manages the production and quality of the various trials to ensure financial integrity in a safe and effective manner. Responsible for full profit and loss accountability through marketing and improvement of services.
Major Duties
- Market the plant’s services to external and internal clients. Interacts with clients to sell, plan, conduct, evaluate, and document research and industry related product development trials.
- Provides operational leadership by managing production activities and ensuring consistent quality while fostering and enhancing the safety culture and team morale.
- Executes plans to capitalize on revenue generating opportunities. Books clients via proposal writing, price setting, and final contract negotiations.
- Manage the plant’s financial performance, identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and assess new technologies and equipment to optimize operations.
- Oversee and direct the installation, modification, and maintenance of complex and heavy production equipment. Ensure the reliability of equipment through planned maintenance and address any troubleshooting issues that arise.
- Remains knowledgeable of environmental, raw materials, and product development trends, new products, and new marketing possibilities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
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