General Manager

Job Description : GM AGGREGATE BELGIUM Open to International candidates General Manager - Aggregates Requisition ID: 10357 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE Drives strategy execution by overseeing and managing all operations and sales within a defined market. The specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to, employee productivity, operational efficiency, customer service levels, employee retention and employee satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment. Translates customer requirements into state-of-the-art production strategies and processes resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacture of company products. Develops operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Supervises employees, monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance to the Company’s policies. Partners with Region Management and support functions on the development of overall objectives and long-range goals for the region. Translates and cascades objectives to measurable goals applicable for area of responsibility and is ultimately accountable for the successful execution of all approved strategies. Ensures operations and sales achieve business objectives by providing direction and oversight to managers. Supports the Region in achieving overall P&L targets by identifying opportunities for improvement as well as collaborating across the region to leverage resources, etc Conducts operations reviews to assess all cost drivers that impact financials. Monitors and controls operational volumes, capacity, material use, inventory data, etc. Reviews financial statements, operations and cost reports, and other key performance indicators to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Assesses market opportunities and develops annual business plans in terms of order volume and expense budge Develops appropriate market expectations and quotas for sales and marketing functions. Ensures the execution of sales strategies to develop new opportunities, increase market share and promote profitable sales growth. Responsible for ensuring positive relations with customers, suppliers, community and government interest groups. Interacts and resolves any escalated issues at the highest level in customer/supplier organisations. Builds positive and productive working relationships with customer base to ensure customer needs are satisfied. Responsible for maintaining safe working environments and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations; coordinate closely with local Safety Manager. Assure adherence to applicable legislation and regulations, including permit and environmental conditions; coordinate with local Environmental Manager. Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, supervision, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations. Delivers strategic leadership and management practices to the organisation in support of company business strategy. Ensures continual process improvement. 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. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred field of study: Operations Management, Business, Civil Engineering or other related discipline or equivalent experience. Masters/MBA preferred. Work Experience: 18+ years Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to company and customer sites. Computer and Software Skills: Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office OTHER Minimum of 18 years of operational/production related management experience in the construction materials or related industry. Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively organise, manage and lead an organisation of diverse disciplines. Creativity in approaches used to develop and direct short and long range planning and development programs. Strong knowledge and understanding related to company products, processes and equipment. Strong understanding of financials and performance metrics. Excellent communication/leadership skills. Excellent people skills and have strong potential for strong leadership development. Additional Requirements: Demonstrate 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. Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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.

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