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_McMinnville, OR, USA_ | _Base + Bonus_ | _Full Time_

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

**Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU!** We are seeking to hire a General Manager to join our team in McMinnville, Oregon region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Medical

• Rx

• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

**Job Title:** General Manager - Manufacturing

**FLSA Status:** Exempt

Summary

The General Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the manufacturing plant, ensuring alignment with regional and corporate objectives. This role reports directly to the Regional Vice President and is responsible for the growth and development of its people, the plant's **profit and loss (P&L)** , driving operational excellence, and fostering a results driven high performance work environment (culture).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ **Strategic & Operational Leadership:**

+ Direct and controls all administrative and operational aspects of the manufacturing plant.

+ Develop and execute strategies that support the plant business plan.

+ Coordinate synergies and collaboration with all departmental, and regional, and centralized functions.

+ **Financial Management & Performance:**

+ Partner with plant controller to set and meet the plant's budget thru analyzing departmental requests, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and allocating resources effectively.

+ Monitor **shipments and accounts receivables** to ensure consistent cash flow and minimize past-due accounts.

+ Drive initiatives to optimize **profitability** and achieve financial targets.

+ **EHS Compliance & Risk Management:**

+ Promote a safe non-violent working environment.

+ Ensure all plant operations strictly adhere to **local, state (Oregon), and national government regulations** , including environmental, health, and safety standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

+ Uphold **company policies** and ethical standards across all functions.

+ **Growth & Market Development:**

+ Identify and develop opportunities for **operational growth and market expansion** .

+ Conduct thorough **market evaluations and competitor analyses** to inform strategic decision-making.

+ Promote and represent the organization's brand and reputation within relevant industry, manufacturing, and trade associations.

+ **Operational Excellence & Quality:**

+ Collaborate with the Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Production leadership to review manufacturing processes, evaluate progress, and implement necessary actions to drive ongoing improvements and a lean culture.

+ Analyzes operational responsiveness, promptly implementing corrective actions, and addresses **Customer Satisfaction Investigation (CSI) reports** and service backlogs to enhance customer experience.

+ **Reporting & Communication:**

+ Confer regularly with administrative personnel, reviewing activity, operating, and sales reports to inform program or operational changes.

+ Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead your team in the development and fostering of a high-performance work environment (culture) that instills accountability, discipline, integrity and strict adherence to all company directives, policies and applicable **Oregon state and federal laws** . Responsibilities include:

+ **Staffing and Talent Acquisition:** Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees.

+ **Performance Management:** Planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and providing career paths where applicable and constructive feedback.

+ **Training & Development:** Identify training and developmental needs of the organization and ensure growth and development opportunity for all employees and future leaders.

Competencies

+ **Analytical Acumen:** Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, identify critical issues, and solve problems in a timely manner.

+ **Problem Solving:** Proactively identifies and resolves operational and personnel challenges, demonstrating sound judgment.

+ **Communication:** Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and persuasively.

+ **Customer Centric:** Respond promptly and effectively to internal and external customer needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

+ **Leadership & Inspiration:** Demonstrate passion, optimism, and a bias for action, while building trust and respect among employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

+ **Work Ethic:** Exhibits a strong, results-oriented work ethic and a commitment to achieving organizational goals.

+ **Adherence to Principles:** Embodies and champions the **Champion Operating Principles** in all actions and decisions.

Education and/or Experience

+ Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Minimum of five (5) years of progressive management experience, with at least two (2) years in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

+ Previous experience in **manufacturing, modular housing, or similar production-based industries** is highly desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

+ Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds.

+ Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Primarily office environment, with frequent visits to the manufacturing plant floor.

+ Exposure to moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment, light traffic) in the office.

+ On the plant floor, may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate to loud noise levels.

+ Occasional travel may be required for regional meetings, industry events, or corporate training.

ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS WITH US AND APPLY NOW!

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Background check and Drug Screen are required