General Manager – West Palm Beach, FL

If you get excited by an opportunity to have an impact, read on!  If you are the type of person who likes challenges and thrives on driving growth, we want to hear from you.  Haifa Limestone, a leading supplier of superior limestone products quarried from all over the world, is seeking a talented General Manager to oversee our operations.  This position is mission critical to our growth and the key to every initiative at Haifa.  You will be overseeing all aspects of the company from accounting to IT, improving processes, and leading the team.   Your contribution will have a direct impact on our ability to double our revenues over the next 5 years.  If this describes you, and you can prove it, you could be a great fit for our team.

Why Haifa?

  • We are a solid company in business for 27 years
  • We are in control of the entire process, including importing, designing, fabrication, installation and service which enables us to be more successful in each project
  • We work with top designers and clients on the most incredible homes in the world
  • We live and die by the details which has served our clients well
  • We don’t play games and are free of drama while having fun in the process
  • Our team is passionate about what we do

Snapshot of Key Accountabilities:

  • Leadership:  Motivate and instill accountability among the team while making sure everyone is in alignment with company goals
  • Management:  Oversee a direct staff of 12
  • Accounting Management:  Implement a cost coding system to provide the information we need for an accurate financial picture of the business
  • Reporting:  provide quarterly financial reports in clear and concise manner
  • Scheduling:  oversee each department to ensure compatibility between schedules
  • Estimating & Project Management:  oversee estimating, project management, and drafting departments
  • Oversee other operational areas including HR, Contract Management, Facility Maintenance, IT, Purchasing, Inventory, Equipment, Marketing & Sales

 Traits required for success:

  • Ability to connect quickly with others in a poised, convincing and enthusiastic way
  • Possess a strong sense of urgency, initiative and drive to produce results
  • Inspires, motivates and brings out the best in others
  • Hands on leader while being able to delegate with careful and friendly follow up
  • Gains respect by leading by example

 Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:

Must haves:

  • 12+ years of proven operations experience in a leadership role
  • 5+ years of management experience to include the direct supervision of at least 10
  • Job costing or accounting background with ability to translate the numbers into a usable and understandable format
  • High energy level  and willing to work long hours
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Familiarity with Quickbooks or other accounting software
  • Minimum 2 year degree

Preferred:

  • Experience with a residential or commercial general contractor
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety
  • Knowledge of lien law
  • 4 year degree in business or construction related field
  • Conversant in Spanish