PURPOSE

Assists the General Manager in achieving all aspects of company business at a location, including production, sales, operations, delivery, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, human resources, safety, and administrative activities; plans and directs these functions in order to meet operational and financial goals for the location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes location responsibility in the absence of the General Managers. Keeps manager informed on the status of initiatives, issues, and schedules that impact the success of the location.
• Provides direction to the management team and employees to ensure the accomplishment of location objectives and goals.
• Assists General Manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
• Assists in preparation of the location budget preparation, operating costs, and annual reporting of the operation. Monitors sales invoices and margins and approve accounts payable when assigned.
• Recommends and creates operating policies and procedures as required
• Assist with inventory and expense control.
• Assist with a total loss prevention program including security, safety and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and property.
• Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices and ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage; schedules periodic safety meetings and solicits recommended changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervising staff and providing general direction to the management team in the absence of the General Manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and eight (8) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of company products, competitors products, and product standards
• Ability to compose business reports and budgets
• Ability to execute plans/projects through others
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.