President

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

The President at PACEM Defense is a key leadership position, located in Perry, Florida. The President will drive the performance and profitability of the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will apply proven leadership, and business management skills to build, coach, and manage the leadership team on budgeting, profitability, team building, and nurturing company culture. This role has significant impact on the company 's performance, strategy, and value creation. The President reports to the Chief Executive Officer.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the company as the top executive personnel.
• Oversee the complete operation of the company ensuring it operates and goals are met based on the direction established in the strategic plans.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers ' expectations.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyze data to determine areas of waste or overtime.
• Meet with executive leadership team and other executives to assess the direction of the company and ensure it is in line with the company 's mission, vision, and values, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Hold business operations accountable to stakeholders and company policies.
• Manage and analyze the budget and financial health of the company.
• Continually plan ways to increase the company 's profitability and stay on top of progress.
• Display leadership posture and decision-making skills to lead the company with confidence.
• Provide a professional public presence on behalf of the company.
• Review and advise on contracts.
• Maintain strong, current knowledge of competitors and industry prospects.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Enable systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Address employees ' issues or grievances.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Proven work experience as a Plant Manager.
  • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the munitions industry required.
  • Proven managerial experience.
  • Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
  • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes.
  • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
  • Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree required, master 's or equivalent preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of the industry and market conditions.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong public presence and professional image
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Flexible to work long hours.
  • Overseas and/or military experience a plus.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.COMPETENCIES:
    • Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
    • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
    • Emotional Intelligence '" The ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. Ability to know what your emotions mean and how they can affect other people.
    • Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
    • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
    • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
    • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
    • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
    • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
    • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
    • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
    • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
    • Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
    • Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
    • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
    • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
    • Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
    • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
    • Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
    • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

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