General Manager -AGG
Amrize · Smithland
We’re seeking a General Manager -AGG who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: General Manager -AGG | Req ID: 18307 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON | Location: Three Rivers AGG KY
ABOUT THE ROLE
Drives strategy execution by overseeing and managing a product line (safety, operations, full P&L, sales, maintenance, quality control, sustainability, land & environment, etc.).
The specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to, OH&S leadership, employee productivity, operational efficiency, customer centricity, employee retention/satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment. The GM translates customer requirements into state-of-the-art production strategies and processes resulting in cost-effective processes. Should develop operations plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Supervises, coaches and mentor’s subordinates. Monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance to the Company’s policies. Responsible for financial performance, which includes among other things like profit & loss accounts and capital expenditures. Leads by example and shows behavior consistent with the company’s values.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Delivers strategic leadership and management practices to the organization in support of the company’s business strategy. Ensures continual process improvement.
- Communicates and promotes safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards. Leads by example. Creates and enforces a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Responsible for maintaining safe working environments and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations; coordinates closely with the safety team.
- Responsible for ensuring positive relations with all stakeholders: employees, customers, suppliers, community, government interest groups, etc. Assures adherence to applicable legislation and regulations, including permit and environmental conditions; in coordination with local Environmental Manager.
- Understands the needs of the customers and positions the company to profitably meeting mutual needs of customer and company. Provides excellent customer service to stakeholder groups by addressing issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner. Builds long lasting relationships with customers.
- Assesses market opportunities and develops annual business plans in terms of volume and expense budgets. Responsible for establishing sales goals. Develops appropriate market expectations for sales and marketing functions. Ensures the execution of sales strategies to develop new opportunities, increase market share and promote profitable sales growth.
- Ensures quality through evaluation of the production process, material inputs, and outputs. Partners with support functions to ensure that highest quality product is being delivered.
- Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and morale. Prevents and resolves problems involving individuals when they arise. Motivates, coaches and mentor’s employees to build effective teams.
- Takes the lead role in communicating and demonstrating company vision, values, and strategies to managers, business partners, and the community.
- Develops staffing plans. Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, supervision, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations. Prioritizes staff workloads in order to meet product needs/objectives in all areas. Develops and trains staff to ensure high skill levels. Partners with Human Resources on employee development and succession planning initiatives, recruiting, discipline, etc.
- Ensures a culture built with honesty, integrity, and in compliance with the company requirements.
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree and/or a Minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction materials sector, including, but not limited to, production, distribution, quality, and commercial.
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Operations Management, Business, Sales, Marketing, Civil Engineering, or other related discipline
Travel Requirements
Travel to company and customer sites and within the US for corporate projects. Travel overseas might be sometimes required.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.