General Manager

PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque®, All-Flo™, Almatec®, Blackmer®, Ebsray®, em-tec®, Griswold®, Hydro™, Malema™, Mouvex®, Neptune®, PSG® Biotech, Quantex™, Quattroflow®, and Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three continents – North America, Europe, and Asia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com.

We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company’s scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.

PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

The General Manager will lead and inspire an organization of 150 production, commercial, supply chain, engineering and support professionals in a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume environment.

Reporting to the President, the GM will oversee all strategic planning and execution for a $71 million (USD) site producing and assembling pumps and related products from across our portfolio of brands. He/she will develop and implement operational strategies to drive key metrics, including revenue, operating income, safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and inventory.

The successful candidate will also drive the ongoing optimization of materials requirements planning technology, with a focus on developing organizational capabilities to support these tools. Additionally, the GM will lead enterprise operational excellence and continuous-improvement efforts, instilling a sense of urgency and rapid action with monthly operations KPI and financial report-outs.

From a commercial perspective, the GM will lead brand-aligned product teams to develop and implement strategies to expand sales to existing customers, forge relationships with new customers and create new market opportunities across PSG’s verticals. He/she will also foster a mindset of innovation, customer-driven new product development and effective portfolio management.

As a people leader, the GM will develop a team that will meet and beat commercial, engineering and operational goals, with a mindset of ownership and accountability within functions and product lines, as well as collaboration and camaraderie across the organization. He/she will champion professional development and career growth, a culture of learning and innovation, transparency, the highest ethical standards, continuous improvement and a “best-team-wins” mindset.

This is a high-visibility role to senior PSG functional and P&L leadership. Demonstrated success will provide significant runway to growth opportunities across PSG and Dover.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the organization’s management team with a culture of high performance, accountability, professional development, ethical behavior, and an ownership mindset for creating and achieving growth
• Develop and deploy a 3-year strategic plan for the five-brand portfolio by studying commercial opportunities and aligning them to PSG’s resources and capabilities; defining growth priorities and key initiatives by brand; presenting assumptions; identifying metrics; and recommending objectives to the PSG executive team
• Lead the ongoing deployment of the site’s MRP platform, with a focus on developing organizational capabilities to support and optimize technology
• Champion a process- and metrics-driven culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement to enable profitable growth across the five brands (key KPIs include bookings, revenue, gross margin, operating profit; quality, inventory on hand and inventory turns, days sales/payables outstanding, productivity, on-time delivery, and total recordable incident rate)
• Lead monthly financial and operational reviews, tracking progress against targets and growth initiatives by brand, and deploying countermeasures as needed
• Own and drive brand and portfolio P&L performance, establishing growth and profitability targets by brand and ensuring execution plans deliver results (bookings, revenue, margin, and operating profit)
• Participate in corporate strategic planning and implement enterprise strategic goals and objectives at the Operating Company level
• Lead capital and operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to fund and deliver the highest-impact growth priorities across the five-brand portfolio
• Continuously analyze production processes and components within the business to identify appropriate outsourcing opportunities
• Increase organizational effectiveness by communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising results; developing incentives; fostering a climate for offering information and opinions; and providing professional development and educational opportunities
• Ensure PSG is an employer of choice by promoting an open and inclusive culture, robust career development and equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations or a related field; MBA preferred
• Ten years of operations and commercial experience in an engineering-oriented manufacturing environment, including seven years progressive management experience in at least a $50 million company
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Success managing in a high-mix/low-volume production environment
• Demonstrated success using process and metrics-driven business/operating systems to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization
• A successful financial management track record, including, capital and operational budgeting, and managing results against targets
• A proven ability to improve business performance though the effective management and development of people, from senior management to line staff;
• Demonstrated executive presence, with exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly articulate and sell a vision; an inspiring and decisive leadership personality
• Superior organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A demonstrated commitment to integrity and the highest ethical standards

Pay Range: USD 190000 - 240000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”): We envision this position will be eligible to participate in our LTIP, as governed by the applicable plan document. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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