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Position Description
Vice President & General Manager
Factory Automation Products & Components

	
Company
Our client is a highly successful manufacturer of engineered industrial
products which are utilized in manufacturing,  assembly & test, and
material handling environments.  The company serves customers world-wide in
a number of diverse markets, among  them the machine tool, automotive,
electronics and  telecommunications industries.  The company is highly
successful because of it's unique marketing approach, investment in and
application of leading-edge technologies,  and strong commitment to
delivering a total quality solution.   Sales volume is between $50 - $60
million annually  and the company is well-positioned for continued growth
from this excellent foundation.

Position
The individual we seek for the position of Vice President & General Manager
will have full responsibility for the company's P&L.  He will continue to
develop the company's strategic direction and will implement his strategies
through the effective  management of people, technology and financial
resources at his disposal.  The company employs under 200 total staff;  
direct reports include the individuals  responsible for engineering,
manufacturing, sales, marketing, financial and personnel functions. The
Vice President & General Manager reports to the company's President & CEO;
attractive central Michigan resort area location.

Requirements
We seek a highly motivated, creative general manager with the ability to
innovate, motivate and lead.  Our ideal candidate will be a hands-on
individual with a demonstrated track record of getting things done in a
complex engineered product, manufacturing environment.  Previous industry
background should ideally include electrical or mechanical  products  and
well-rounded experience in all functional areas.  Our VP & GM must be
equally effective at managing sensitive  customer negotiations, nurturing 
vendor partnerships, and building those inter-departmental bridges 
critical  to  improved productivity, quality and profitability.    Our
candidate will be intimately familiar with TQM/CIP philosophies, ISO 9001, 
team-building and self-directed work group processes,  and the application
of advanced management technologies to engineering, manufacturing and sales
functions.  Excellent  analytical  and organizational skills are a must, as
are solid communications and  leadership abilities.  Since the company
sells its products  through  multiple distribution channels, strong 
experience in managing a direct sales force and distributor organizations
is important.  Due to the company's continually increasing emphasis on
international markets, previous international experience and Western
European language skills are a strong plus.  Minimum BSME or BSEE required;
MBA a plus.

Compensation
Excellent, performance-based, compensation package; comprehensive employee
benefits.

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Executive Search Consultants
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