Area General Manager
Longview, WA 
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Posted 13 days ago
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Who We Are:

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

The AGM has Profit and Loss responsibility for the defined geographic service areas of an IPS location(s) or product segment. Leads the business unit to deliver safety, operational, profit, sales, and customer KPI goals utilizing the IPS operating system known as CIPS (Continuous Improvement Process Solution). Overall responsibility for managing and growing (3) key value streams of in shop repair, distribution sales, and electrical asset recovery. Build and sustain a culture around the IPS values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit by utilizing a Servant Leadership mindset and practices. Recruit and develop a top performing organization while improving overall employee engagement.

Sales & Customer Service- Responsible for setting sales strategy and directing execution for the Sales function for the IPS location's Sellers. Ensure optimal customer problem resolution resulting in an "Unmatched Customer Experience".

Operations- Responsible for managing shop and inventory operations; hire, train and evaluate new employees, determine optimal organization design and assess the performance of the business against the business's goals and plans.

Continuous Improvement- Responsible for leading all aspects of the CIPS program - making it the way we work at the location. Entails an operating philosophy of moving decision making down to the lowest level possible and empowering employees to use data and visual management to make decisions that eliminate waste.

Financials- Responsible for the development of business strategy, annual operating plan (AOP) and tactical execution to reach objectives. Proactively monitor key financial, sales, cost, operating, and customer service trends and course correct as required.

Safety- Responsible for maintaining an environment in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.

Quality- Responsible for development and compliance with the IPS quality management system. Ensure compliance to ISO standards along with industry and customer specifications to drive an Unmatched Customer Experience. Drive training and execution to standard work instruction and mature the location's current systems.
AGMs are problem solvers who work to overcome the obstacles that may prevent the business from reaching its goals.

  • Strong communication skills with all stakeholders from executive management to shop personnel to customers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams' members and optimize all resources.
  • Identify and act on industry, market, and Service Center trends using data analysis to correct issues and capture opportunities.
  • Demonstrate management skills such as leadership, planning, and organization, resource and talent management.
  • Self-aware learner with emotional intelligence to help those around them.
  • Leverage best practice to advance facility skills and knowledge.
  • Analyze financial data to optimize operational and sales efforts.
  • Apply organization design practices to optimize structure and enable growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence.
  • Driver for results - insists on excellence in all facets of the business.
  • Develop and maintain key customer relationships.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills.
  • Ability to lead and develop effective cross functional teams in a matrix organization.
  • Demonstrated technical acumen to manage complex asset repair business with diverse customer segments and multiple product lines.
  • Walk the talk on IPS values and be a servant leader to remove obstacles, develop the team, meet performance objectives and improve the business.

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • BA/BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related technical degree
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize projects by delegating appropriately
  • 7 years of combined experience in general management or operations in an industrial services business in the rotating equipment or power generation segment
  • 3 years of Lean Manufacturing or 6-Sigma problem solving skills
  • 5 years of experience managing large scale projects
  • Combined 10 years of experience associated with these disciplines
  • Background experience with motor repair and application considered a plus
  • MBA and Lean Certification a plus

Benefits:

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* 401k Employer Match

* Bonus Incentives

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Medical, Dental and Vision plans

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* And more!

Salary Range:

  • $140,000 - $185,000 per year

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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