General Manager

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AMER Regional General Manager is responsible of the commercial and operational development as well as safety performance of the region. He is in charge of establishing and achieving regional business objectives to support ESS division. He leads commercial actions, the delivery of the region project portfolio based on ESS process and tools, as well as the deployment of after-sales strategy. He is in charge to settle the proper organization, to develop and to lead the team. He is supported by global operation and marketing teams.

Main tasks include:     • Lead and apply sales management best practices     • Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the region.     • Set comprehensive goals for region growth and success     • Oversee daily operation, planning, evaluating, and optimizing operations to be efficient and cost-effective, using ESS methods and tools and              international Standards     • Relationships with partners, suppliers and customers     • Region forecast/budget preparation and operational performance monitoring     • People management, Safety and Integrity monitoring

Requirements

• Master's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or electrotechnical engineering or another relevant discipline
• MBA, Master's Business or Commercial would be a plus
• 15+ years of project/program management, business or financial management
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting and budgetary control
• Proven leadership under direct management
• Knowledge of EPC contract and renewable business

Responsibilities

Coordinate

- Coordinate operations and business activities in the region,- Coordinate with Global Operation and central organization for deployment of processes and tools- Coordinate communication between departments (Finances, Engineering, contract administration, contract management, sourcing and Quality)

Manage

- Manage operations team performance- Consolidate and monitor outputs from monthly project reviews- Monitor full Project Portfolio control including all operational and financial indicators (GM, sales, cash)- Define priorities in accordance with Product Line strategy- Operation organization setup, staffing and workload management, Trainings, projects closing…- Insure customer intimacy, coordinate with management and sales team to build claim strategy- Manage the Key Performance Indicators and prepare information for the business reviews of the division. Explain actuals compared to monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasts- Prepare region budget from the market assessment to the consolidation reporting. Validate the figures from the order intake to the IFO and Cash.

Drive

- Apply sales project management best practices within the region- Drive Bid, commercial and Operations for portfolio financial and operational management- Leader on Orders, Sales & Cash forecast- Consolidate and challenge region investment requirement- Be a major actor to Compliance & EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with SAFT rules and processes. Ensure the application of the SAFT financial instructions and the ESS instructions in the region. Participate to EHS monitoring actions, perform HSV- Follow SAFT compliance Policies (‘Code of Conduct’) and promote open reporting

Communicate

- Monitor and communicate an overview of region activity and performance

Improve

- Launch improvement actions to reach operations excellence. Share of Best Practices and Returns on Experience (RoE) with the PL. Coordinate with Global Operations, Marketing and other central functions- Quality and Continuous Improvement for the region- Build, lead & coach regional team

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers.  Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries. 

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible.  The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.