General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our workforce is the heart and soul of our business.
Summary
The

General Manager

is responsible for the development and execution of strategies and processes surrounding the continuous improvement of all aspects of the site P&L, including business development, safety, quality, service, and cost.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
30-35 Direct/Indirect reports
Direct, manage, and hold complete P&L responsibility for the recycling plant
Drive Safety Performance across the Plant
Provide leadership to entire staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, delegate, and monitor their activities
Continually review operations activities, including local transportation activities to maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws (OSHA, DOL, DOJ, EPA, FD)
Develop a balanced approach to maximize best operational practices and cost efficiencies across the Plant while maintaining critical quality and raw material utilization standards that are necessary to maintain customer satisfaction and Plant profitability
Ensure the consistent execution of all SOPs throughout the Plant and in accordance with the 48forty Solutions business
Own and drive cost control initiatives and process control within the Plant
Responsible for managing a comprehensive sales funnel that delivers new business wins in existing and new verticals as well as lane expansions with existing customers while aligning with strategic initiatives of the Region and the overall business
Develop and implement marketing strategies that enable growth and increased profitability through pricing strategies and identification of new segment opportunities
Responsible for account management of existing customers to ensure profitability is improved through active price management and executing strategies for lane expansion
Experience and Qualifications
Prior experience in managing site level P&L
Familiarity with private fleet

management/transportation
Strong customer focus orientation
Expert people management capability including hourly workers
Experience managing safety performance and programs
Understanding of supply chain practices and metrics
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management or Logistics Strongly Preferred
3-5 years of experience in Plant Management preferred
Experience managing, developing, and training a team
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Long-Term Career Advancement
Great Team Environment
Paid Time Off
Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
401(k) Retirement Plan after 90 days

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate.
Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time.
The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
The noise level in the work environment depends on location.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination.
48forty Solutions

is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary is dependent on experience and can shift; however, this is our starting target range.
Salary

$110,000—$122,000 USD

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