Site Leader

Laars Heating Systems is seeking a Site Leader for our Electro Industries facility in Monticello, MN who will be responsible for a broad array of functional areas including Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Fulfillment, Marketing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Transportation and Distribution.  As a key member of the leadership team, the role is responsible for leading major strategic initiatives, recommending & implementing changes to grow the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Business and Customer Management

• Making and executing strategic decisions and tactics that ensure we remain supplier of choice to our customers by instilling a culture of delivering a quality product on time, every time and superior customer service.
• Developing supportive working relationships with Sales Managers, other General Managers, and leadership within the organization.

P&L Ownership

• Developing and administering budgets, controlling monthly P&L results, and formulating action plans to address variances and gaps.
• Achieving annual profitability goals.

Operational Development and Implementation

• Developing and implementing an operational plan for the business that addresses: staff development issues, safety, operational excellence, quality improvement, financial performance, delivery, and quality of service.
• Manufacturing focus and continuous improvement.  Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to achieve operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Creating and driving a culture of learning, innovation, mentoring, coaching, succession planning, reward, recognition, respect, and professionalism.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business required, master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• A proven skill set demonstrating effective communication, planning and organization, and sound judgement.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in budget management and cost control within a manufacturing environment preferred.