General Manager- Worship/Courtroom

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company and is a wholly owned by the parent Sauder Woodworking Co.  We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses  and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE:  

Position Summary:

The General Manager has overall responsibility to develop and execute the business unit’s strategy, and to achieve objectives guided by the leadership values of Sauder Manufacturing Co (SMC).  In so doing, the General Manager facilitates the effective functioning of the Leadership Team of the business unit to assure total customer commitment and satisfaction.  This position is accountable to the President of SMC for the following outcomes:

• Build the culture in the business unit consistent with the Company’s Leadership Values;
• Ensure both the highest level of customer satisfaction possible and the efficient operation of the Business Unit;
• Develop effective strategies and initiatives for a proactive, aggressive sales and marketing approach to constantly heighten the levels of both revenue and profit for the business unit.

Experience and Knowledge Required: 

• An undergraduate degree in Production/Industrial Management and/or Business Management is preferred
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ leadership experience, preferably from within the contract furniture industry
• A creative thinker with a strong, practical business sense and capable of resolving complex organizational, operational and customer-related problems
• Clear communication and effective engagement with others that motivates and stretches individual and team talents to higher levels of competency.

Key Attributes Required:

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by the achievement of the business unit’s vision and objectives in accordance with the Company’s Leadership Values

• Able to delegate responsibilities; objectively evaluates the performance of direct reports; and able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills coupled with the ability to remain rational and in control when confronted with difficult circumstances or crises
• Ability to lead either directly or indirectly while positively influencing the results of multiple functions of the Business Unit including but not limited to: Production, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, New Product Development, Procurement, Logistics, Warranty, Human Resources, Accounting

Physical Demands:

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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit in meetings or at a computer for 2-3 hours at a time. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use and phone use. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work both in an office environment, as well as moving about and communicating on a shop floor production environment. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran