VP, General Manager

VP, General Manager

Department: Sales / Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Greg Levine

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Move Forward With Us

What you will be doing:The General Manager (GM) - Global Water is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of the operating plan for the Global Water division. Serving as a member of the leadership team, the GM will oversee forecasting, P&L management, SIOP management, and set ambitious goals to achieve 2x market growth. The GM is responsible for maintaining a customer focused culture, fostering innovation, and ensuring we grow our competitive edge in the industry.

Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and cross-functional partners, will be essential in this role. This role requires a dynamic leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of navigating complex challenges and driving impactful results. A proven track record in a similar role within the manufacturing sector, coupled with a strong business acumen and a passion for innovation, will set you apart as an ideal candidate for this position.

Who we want:If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities -

Forecasting and Planning:

• Develop and implement accurate forecasting models using market trends, customer inputs, analytics to drive business performance.
• Lead the development of annual and long-term business plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
• Participate in the development of corporate strategy, applying functional expertise to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights.
• Develop and lead robust Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to optimize supply chain efficiency and meet customer demand.

P&L Management:

• Develop strategies to increase revenue while controlling costs, balancing short-term performance with long-term sustainability.
• Ensure the achievement of financial targets and manage the P&L to drive profitability and growth.
• Implementing and optimizing processes to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness, ensuring that operations align with financial goals.

Set Stretch Goals:

• Set ambitious, stretch goals aimed at achieving 2x market growth.
• Drive the organization towards achieving these goals through effective execution and accountability.
• Foster innovative strategies that contribute to customer and market success.

People Leadership:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth that allows the team to apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Determine where our employees are today, where they need to grow and assure we are developing them for the future success of our business.
• Attract and retain a deep and strong talent pool to ensure Franklin has the capability to meet our goals.

Customer Success:

• Maintain a customer-centric approach in all decision-making processes.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Use customer feedback and data to drive continuous improvement and create the best possible customer experience.

Compliance and Quality Control

• Maintain quality standards and ensure products and services meet customers' expectations.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring practices adhere to safety and quality protocols.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines.

New Product Development and Portfolio Management

• Actively seek new opportunities for business growth, understanding market trends, new markets and applications
• Lead the development of robust business plans that convert the opportunity into an actionable strategy for prioritization projects, optimization of investments and measurable outcomes.
• Promote a culture focused on innovation, encouraging the creation of processes and developments that improve the efficiency and quality of our products
• Participate in the development and selection of strategic partnerships in the supply chain
• Ensure successful launch of new products into the market, creating strategic actions aligned with the company's strategic plan

Skills and Abilities -
Analytical Skills and Decision Making:

• Utilizes strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed business decisions.
• Implements data-driven strategies to enhance business performance and competitive positioning.
• Applies business knowledge to advance organizational goals and leverage insights to shape and drive critical initiatives.

Action-Oriented Leadership:

• Takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Fosters a culture of initiative and proactive problem-solving within the team.
• Creates a sense of urgency and confidence, helping others see the benefit of taking initiative.

Empowering and Inspiring Leader:

• Empowers and inspire team members to achieve their full potential.
• Delegates responsibilities to the appropriate level and celebrates individual and team contributions.
• Ensures teams have the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.
• Values diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Creates a culture of teamwork, encouraging cooperation and knowledge-sharing.

Collaborative:

• Builds strong collaborative relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Leverages diverse perspectives and expertise to achieve common goals.
• Relates comfortably with diverse groups of people and build rapport with ease.

Education and Experience -

• Proven experience in forecasting, P&L management, and SIOP management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term growth with quarterly performance.
• Experience in setting and achieving stretch goals.
• Action-oriented with a track record of taking initiative and driving results.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to empower and inspire teams.
• Strong collaborator with a customer-focused mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in a managerial role, with a focus on strategic planning and financial management

Don't feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site caf & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs

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