General Manager I

Element has an opportunity for a General Manager in Bowling Green, KY. In this role you will be reporting to the Division Director and be responsible for all Element business operations and processes within the assigned location (profit and loss).

Element Bowling Green is a specialized automotive engine testing laboratory designed to support high-performance internal combustion (IC) engine development, validation, and production audit programs.  

The facility provides controlled, repeatable engine test environments that allow manufacturers to conduct performance, data acquisition, and operational verification programs in accordance with stringent development requirements. 

• Responsible and accountable to drive and deliver to annual Operational Plan commitments including: revenues, profit, working capital and operational performance
• Lead and inspire a culture of safety first
• Responsible to work with location support functions and systems including QA, Safety and Health, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Finance, Human resources, Business Improvement, and Service Excellence
• Develop and execute short and long term business plans and strategies to include operational goals, equipment needs, and staffing for the location
• Work in conjunction long term group goals, develop and implement strategies based on geographic business industry knowledge, technical capability and expertise, and capital expenditures needs
• Maintain contact and relationships with top location accounts in line with policies, and participate as necessary to cultivate new accounts
• Provide managerial guidance to staff on reporting needs and requirements
• Prepare and submit accurate forecasts as required, maintain acceptable levels of working capital, and determine and execute on corrective actions necessary to achieve plan goals
• Provide guidance, direction and developmental opportunities that allow staff talents to be identified and groomed
• Provide positive leadership and representation of Element to the public, customers, vendors, and to all employees through membership in professional organizations, serving on Company Task Forces, conducting employee meetings and visiting work areas
• Ensure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others and the moral code of conduct
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance
• Fully accountable and ultimately responsible for all hired personnel dedicated to the location
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the location covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited 4-year college or university in an engineering or technical-related discipline with Professional Engineer (PE) designation desirable 
• A minimum of 10 years related experience managing an enterprise with at least 25 employees with 3-6 subordinate exempt level managers / supervisors over multiple shifts
• Basic Mathematical Skills with the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
• Understands that all functions within the lab fall under his / her direct purview
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests and to the overall operation of the entire lab
• Must possess a strong ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
• Ability to organize the lab as a whole in line with the strategic, operational and technical goals of the entire company
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of all departments
• Ability to effectively provide managerial guidance to all staff on all functions within the lab
• Ability to deeply analyse and resolve operational, finance and other significant business issues on a daily basis
• Proven track record of success with regard to managerial, technical and operational competency both inside and outside of the lab

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At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.