General Manager, Lakeland, Florida

JBT Corporation

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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You may also call Megan Meagrow at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment.


General Manager

US-FL-Lakeland

Job ID: 2024-12386
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: General Admin & Mgmt

JBT Corporation

Overview

General Manager – Diversified Food & Health – Fruits & Vegetable North America

Our Commitment to YOU!

At JBT, we value our employees and their contributions to the success of the business. We are committed to providing YOU with programs and options to allow YOU to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We also pride ourselves in fostering a genuine team culture, employing the brightest minds to work collaboratively across different teams to deliver world-class projects.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibility Area #1: Operational Excellence Leadership

• Lead and champion Operational Excellence initiatives across the site, with a commitment to improving processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to identify and implement lean practices, 80-20 methodology, and other efficiency-driven approaches.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance, track progress, and drive accountability together with the Regional Director of Ops and the site Director of Ops

Major Responsibility Area #2: Financial Management and P&L Responsibility

• Assume full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the site, setting financial targets, and developing strategies to achieve revenue growth, cost control, and profitability.
• Analyze financial data, identify areas for cost savings and revenue enhancement, and implement action plans to meet or exceed financial goals.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies with financial objectives.

Major Responsibility Area #3: Safety and Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment by implementing and enforcing safety protocols and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis efforts to prevent future safety incidents.
• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging employees at all levels and fostering safety awareness

Major Responsibility Area #4: Team Leadership and Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team, providing clear direction, coaching, and mentorship to drive individual and collective success.
• Foster employee development and talent management programs to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Create succession plans to ensure leadership continuity and talent pipeline development.

Qualifications

Education:

Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering or related field

Preferred: MBA

Skills and Experience:

Mandatory: Manufacturing leadership responsibility, multi-site responsibility, experience leading cross functional teams

Travel Requirements:

20% - regional meetings, customer visits & other business travel

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