The General Manager is responsible for the sales growth, retention of customers, customer satisfaction, profitability, operational controls, health and safety performance and regulatory compliance. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. - Manages and coordinates the activities of all personnel, property, plant equipment, and fleet engaged in the acquisition and processing of raw material and storage and distribution of finished goods. - Responsible for the development of the management staff including Office Manager, Fleet Manager, Plant Manager and others who impact the performance of the facility. - Ensures facility compliance with Corporate policies, procedures, and objectives. - Develops, implements, and monitors annual plant budget; reviews monthly expenditures. - Approves accounts payables ensuring all Corporate accounting procedures all followed. - Recruits and hires plant, fleet, and administrative personnel; selects participants for management training program. - Establishes and maintains appropriate wage rates for personnel subject to Corporate approval. - Responsible for proper training of all employees. - Monitors relationships with raw material suppliers; resolves issues when necessary; continuously monitors geographic area for new suppliers. - Manages safety program and is ultimately responsible for plant safety; maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations. - Responsible for plant transportation needs for both raw material and finished product, and for all modes of transportation used such as rail car, truckload, barge, etc. - All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred. - Minimum 5 or more years working in a midlevel management position; experience must be in an industrial or plant setting. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in the rendering industry a plus. - Bachelor's degree in agri-business or related field preferred. - Work well with others in a team-based environment. - Communicates clearly both verbally or in written form; excellent analytical skills. - Leadership ability; able to direct personnel. - Requires minimum supervision; makes timely, accurate judgments regarding production and process quality. - Highly organized; superior time management skills.
