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First Quality · 3 hours ago

General Manager Business Unit

Macon, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown significantly over 35 years, producing high-quality personal care and household products. The General Manager for the Baby Products business is responsible for overseeing operational efficiency and financial performance, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Full P&L responsibility for the business unit

Lead, direct, inspire, and coordinate all business functions including operations, product development, engineering, supply chain, procurement, marketing, and finance in support of business unit strategy

Understand and anticipate trends from technologies, demographics, and competitors to maintain First Quality’s standing as a leader in the Absorbent Hygiene industry

Build standards, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality products

Align business unit objectives with company goals, ensuring a cohesive approach to growth and profitability

Develop and monitor financial goals, budgets, and forecasts to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability

Identify and implement cost-saving strategies while ensuring continued investment in technology, infrastructure, and personnel to support growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and collaborators, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term engagement

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence across all aspects of the business unit

Drive a strong safety culture and unwavering quality standards in manufacturing processes

Identify areas for process improvement, implement best practices, and ensure operational efficiency

Lead First Quality’s commitment to employee growth and development through targeted training and development opportunities to enhance skills, improve performance, and support career progression

Responsible for fostering strong, collaborative relationships with community stakeholders to advance organizational goals through partnerships with local schools, business development organizations, etc

Drive sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives into the core business strategy

Qualification

P&L accountabilityFinancial acumenLeadership experienceManufacturing experienceCross-functional team managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementTeam-oriented