General Manager

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center is looking to hire a skilled General Manager to oversee and manage all activities related to the operation of our Olive Branch, MS facility.

WHY KNAPHEIDE? At Knapheide, you're more than an employee. You're part of a family filled with multi-generation employees who take pride in the work they do. We look for people who have bold new ideas, take pride in the work they do, and never settle for second best. Visit our career center to learn more about working at Knapheide.

Knapheide has been in business since 1848 and is the premier work truck equipment, accessory, and commercial upfit provider in the United States. With more than 25 retail stores and upfit centers across the country, Knapheide Truck Equipment Centers can handle all truck equipment, truck accessories, and commercial fleet installation needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays, including Black Friday and Christmas Eve
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance

DAY-TO-DAY AS A GENERAL MANAGER In this fast-paced role, you'll over see and monitor the performance of the facility as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost control. You'll motivate, support, and provide guidance to staff, encouraging them to achieve their highest potential. You'll develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality. To be successful in the General Manager role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related area
• 5+ years experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective production and distribution is preferred
• Previous project management experience preferred