Location: Canton,MS, USA
Overview:
The General Manager will lead and support all activities pertaining to technical services, body shop repairs, car wash, distribution, accessories, and overall Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) operations. In this role, the main responsibility will be to ensure VPC profitability, safety, quality, cost efficiency standards and business plan metrics are met.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Provide leadership, strategy and direction to the VPC team.
* Take part in cross - functional teams for root cause investigation & KAIZEN projects.
* Create and manage healthy, effective relationships with key stakeholders.
* Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and lean management.
* Embrace a high regard for a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency, leading and serving as a role model, and ensure required programs are implemented to monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local safety codes and Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Way of Working and Safety 1st
* Develop and drive business plans, identify and eliminated inefficiency & waste.
* Accountable for all VPC revenue & spending.
* Ensure achievement of all internal and external Key Performance Indicators / OKRs.
* Identify and implement cost reduction activities
* Plan, organize and direct VPC activities
* Promote lean management principles (2WMS) and reinforce management system disciplines.
* Development of the operations leadership team.
* Lead by example.
* Drive and maintain compliance with all EHS and ISO requirements.
* Manage labor planning and relations.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* 5-7 years' experience leading, developing and mentoring staff with an emphasis on site operations.
* 3+ years managing profit and loss (P&L)
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage change.
* Self-starter with the ability to perform in high pressure and dynamic situations
* Strong people leadership skills
* Ability to multi-task.
* Must be creative and innovative.
* Must be proactive and work cross-functionally.
* Proven management skills and experience in employee relations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* High proficiency in use of Microsoft 365; Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
* Must possess valid driver's license.
* Ability to work weekends & any shift.
* Ability to travel.
EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education or experience.
* Proficiency in the use of Workday
* Understanding of OSHA.
ABOUT YOU:
* Demonstrated record of success in leading and inspiring a strong team, focused on capability building of employees and the business.
* People focused with the ability to coach other to success.
* Willingness to work hands on with all levels of production.
* Ability to work effectively through influence in addition to positional authority to achieve KPI's
* Clear, concise and compelling communicator with all levels of stakeholders, in a professional and respectful manner.
* Growth mindset and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative results.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.
ABOUT US
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.
We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries.?When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.