Columbia Machine, Inc. · 1 day ago
General Manager - Molds
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expColumbia Machine, Inc. is committed to innovation and excellence in factory automation solutions. The General Manager will lead the Concrete Molds business unit, overseeing engineering and sales to achieve strategic goals, enhance customer service, and drive financial performance.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingRobotics
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Kelly Buffum
Responsibilities
Directs the Concrete Mold Engineering department to effectively utilize engineering resources to complete projects on time and implement new products and cost reduction ideas in to designs
Directs the Concrete Mold Sales team to define project requirements and directs staff to complete them within time, cost, and quality specifications
Builds trust & rapport with other functional departments to ensure that solutions are comprehensive and efficient
Compiles department performance data and works with team to continuously improve
Maintains target margin on sales by conducing market research to set prices for major or strategic projects
Develops sales strategy by identifying short-term and long-range sales forecasts
Manages sales channel productivity by driving customer solutions and implementing programs to expand the sales pipeline
Creates and conducts customized technical sales presentations and proposals for customers
Improves safety, quality, and productivity for all aspects of Concrete Mold functions, including Engineering & Sales
Maximizes productivity and consistency by using standards to improve existing solutions when possible
Fosters quality improvements by conducting design reviews and inspecting pre-released designs, and maintains a sharp focus on error-proofing and problem solving techniques to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction
Ensures a continuous line of communication between Concrete Mold Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs
Contributes to Concrete Mold research and development, driving innovation and alignment to budget for 3-5 year growth targets
Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to utilize current information on industry trends, and competitors products in the development of new equipment designs and modifications
Directs Marketing to support product line
Prepares department budgets and sales forecast and actively monitors bookings, backlog, and invoicing to ensure all business unit KPI are achieved
Development and continued training of Concrete Mold Engineers and Sales Representatives
Travel 25-50%
Qualification
Required
Possesses strong management and problem-solving skills
Solid strategic thinker who can facilitate efforts across multiple teams/departments
Strong written and oral communication
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Possesses a high level of creativity, strong technical aptitude, and strong attention to detail
Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business preferred
5+ years management experience
5 years Industry and product experience
Strong MS Office skills, Sugar, Lawson
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Columbia Machine, Inc.
Columbia is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and support of equipment for a variety of industries, with customers in over 100 countries around the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rick Goode
Chairman and CEO
Gina Walker
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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