General Manager

George Nakashima Woodworker Sa - New Hope, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Hope, PA

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The General Manager at George Nakashima Woodworker SA is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and future planning goals of the company. This role includes managing human resources, production, maintenance, and financial budgeting while ensuring that the company's objectives align with its policies and applicable laws. The General Manager will also oversee sales and marketing efforts to meet company goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement direction set by Executive members
• Plan, organize financial short term and long-term goals and budgets
• Plan and organize daily activities related to production, maintenance and operations
• Coordinate with President/Creative Director, designers and shop foreperson to ensure successful production operations
• Manage and coordinate with woodworker and design staff to maintain production schedule to meet financial and customer expectations
• Manage and oversee shipping and receiving functions, while coordinating with woodworker and design staff
• Determine labor needs to meet production and operational goals
• Prepare budget for operations and manage purchasing and inventory control
• Manage purchasing and all vendors
• Manage and control all insurance policies and agreements
• Manage all facilities projects large and small as well as manage all contractors
• Assist with, or prepare and update, organization's operations manual and policies
• Maintain OSHA safety requirement, business and employee law practices
• Liaison between President/Creative Director and staff in all company policies and assignments
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and company standards to maintain company ethics

Requirements

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Good knowledge of management of computer networks, security and back-up systems, and some knowledge of hardware and software systems
• Five years of related experience required
• Woodworking and production knowledge
• Certification through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) preferred