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Leslies PoolMart General Manager - Stellar Manufacturing in Sauget, Illinois
Description
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:
In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.
With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.
Job Overview:
The Stellar General Manager will oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives related to safety, quality, innovation, efficiency, and profitability. This role requires a strategic leader with P&L experience who can manage cross-functional teams, optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, this candidate will have strong operational expertise with a focus on KPIs, safety, innovation and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility, including production, quality, maintenance, and logistics.
Develop and implement strategies to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Align production schedules with sales forecasts to ensure on-time delivery and effective inventory management.
Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to improve overall profitability.
Manage operational budgets, including labor, materials, maintenance, and utilities, to maintain financial discipline.
Foster a safety-driven work environment by enforcing health and safety regulations and conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments.
Monitor key KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), defect rates, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.
Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Lead and mentor teams to foster a high-performance culture and develop team members' skills.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and promote operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in the pool or chemical industry.
Proven experience managing P&L with a successful track record of meeting financial and operational goals.
Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
Expertise in safety management, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally, aligning diverse teams toward common objectives.
Stellar provides a robust benefits package, including:
Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options
Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)
Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
Company-paid basic life insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
Paid sick and bereavement leave
10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Free onsite health clinic
Hybrid work schedule
Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores
Stellar recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
