General Manager

Job Description

The General Manager is responsible for the overall success and management of the local operating company/brand(s). Responsible to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and lead operating company activities and functions to achieve the revenue and profitability goals and objectives while maintaining a strong customer focus, leveraging the Central Plumbing Co. brand, and driving employee engagement in a rapidly changing and highly competitive business environment.

Job Functions and Duties (and other duties as assigned):

• Full sales, support and operational responsibility for the entire center(s).
• Design, implement and execute annual budgets and strategic plans.
• Develop and drive new programs, revenue streams and marketing strategies to meet and exceed sales and profitability goals.
• Establish an organization wide culture of accountability focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences and phenomenal business results.
• Provide the overall vision and strategy to the greater team and develop a high performing team of engaged, and motivated employees and a spirit of interdependent, cross functional collaboration.
• Consistently administer company policies, processes and procedures throughout the center(s)
• Monitoring and maintaining job satisfaction and development plans among personnel by completing annual performance evaluations and salary reviews in a thorough and timely manner.
• Prepare business forecasts, budgets, and other reports in addition to monitoring the timely flow of paperwork and tasks necessary to the center.
• Recruiting, selecting, and training all employees.
• Proactive analysis of data to identify trends and issues. Quickly implement corrective actions plans.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of the center to provide quality services, complete tasks, and otherwise execute in an efficient manner.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of competitors, developing innovations to maintain market lead, and sharing best practices with other Central Plumbing Co Leaders.
• Partnering with local management and personnel to maintain best practices for safety and sales-generation in the field.
• Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekend as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance management of center management and staff.
• Directly supervises field and office personnel, as assigned.
• Carries out management and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plans, assigns and directs work of staff.
• Manages performance, rewards and discipline of employees

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Lead by example to create a supporting and safe workplace including monitoring and management of P3 safety programs.
• Conduct information and training sessions (safety talks, staff meeting, Tech training, Installer Training) as prescribed by the company program(s) or procedure(s).
• Ensure all safety and health training, alerts, inspections and other requirements are in compliance.
• Correct or provide the resources to correct substandard acts or conditions that are identified by a subordinate or personally.
• Conduct Accident/ Incident Investigations as prescribed by P3 program(s) or procedure(s)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required of a General Manager in the Center(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years leading teams servicing B2C & B2B customer markets
• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully leading a fast-paced service organization and a proven track record of growing a business.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 4 to 6 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding revenue objectives.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in operation processes associated with the installation and/or service of Plumbing, HVAC systems, and turnkey projects. Leadership, Language, Reasoning, Mathematical Skills
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills. (Oral and written)
• Ability to self-start and motivate a group of individuals to act as team towards a common goal.
• Analyze cost and forecast data to ensure alignment with the Central Plumbing Co goals and objectives.
• Build a team culture by recruiting, motivating and training the staff.
• Review and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with multi-tasking alongside time management skills and the ability to prioritize and plan.
• Excellent analytical skills, financial acumen, and attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, processes and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers and other employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver's license
• Plumbing License preferred or specific trade License for business
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, frequent standing, walking, talking and hearing is required.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to see well up close and at a distance, the ability to distinguish colors, good peripheral vision and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of a General Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires frequent visits to job sites, which could require working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possibly in extreme weather conditions.

requently exposure to the following can be expected:

• Wet and humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• High, precarious places
• Extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Moderate noise levels

Work Availability and Requirements

• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Regular travel requirements with some overnight travel.

If you’re a proven leader who knows plumbing service operations and wants long-term stability with a respected company, we want to hear from you. Apply today.