General Manager - Chicago, IL, United States - Copart

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    Posted Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 PM
    The General Manager is responsible for overall Planning, Organizing, leading, and controlling (P-O-L-C) functions of the facility.

    In addition, the General Manager will manage all aspects of the P-O-L-C framework with the goal of leading the facility and staff to meet budget, revenue, and customer satisfaction standards.

    Through a thorough understanding of Copart policies and practices, the General Manager will create a customer first environment for internal and external customers by offering unique and innovative solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining company standards for policy, quality, and service.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES
    Partners with HR to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high performing team
    Train and develop staff to meet company guidelines and expectations
    Ensure there is continual, positive communication and feedback with staff in addition to all annual Continuous Improvement Summaries (CIS Reviews) delivered timely
    Manages team through an innovative, creative, inspirational leadership style
    Ability to hold staff consistently accountable with unbiased fairness to help drive performance
    Create a highly engaged team environment which drives execution, innovation, productivity, and future leaders
    Holds self to a high level of integrity in all interactions and decision making
    Proactively manages performance of managers and staff to address all opportunities quickly, and to redirect or take appropriate action if applicable
    Manages the day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all process areas both in the office and with outside yard jobs and tasks
    Responsible for recruiting and maintaining appropriate number of sub-haulers to manage the logistical requirements of running a Copart facility properly and effectively
    Must remain within allowable compliance guidelines for any System Quality Reviews, Field Quality Reviews, and Equipment and Safety Reviews
    Must immediately raise any concerns that could negatively impact the facility, the employees, or customers up to the Regional Manager
    Set goals and ensures that each employee is leveraging the tools provided to them to achieve continual success
    Ensure your locations are compliant with laws and regulations to include county, state, EPA, OSHA, and Department of Motor Vehicle regulations
    Disseminate pertinent knowledge throughout location to all employees to ensure transparency and clarity on company goals and initiatives
    Responsible for customer relationships (buyers, sellers, and internal customers)
    Identifying knowledge and skill gaps amongst your team and ensure there are remedies for said gaps
    Brand ambassador of the company's mission, vision, values, and culture
    Ability to communicate to all levels of leadership throughout the organization with tact and professionalism both written and verbal
    May be called upon to support local or non-local CAT events throughout the year
    Accountable for understanding the assigned profit and Loss Statement. Identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs.
    Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or a member of upper Management

    Required Skills & Experience:
    Minimum of 2-3 years as a manager, military or other relevant experience preferred
    Proven track record of driving and achieving operational excellence and execution of corporate goals
    Metric Driven
    Proven track record on supporting change initiatives and ensuring the team can easily adapt to, and manage the change effectively and with positivity
    Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your tone/communication style according to your audience
    Strong relationship building skills
    Strong critical thinking skills using logic and help to identify alternative solutions to operational issues
    Strong decision-making skills will consider benefits and risks to potential decisions to choose the most appropriate course of action
    Strong listening skills takes the time to actively listen to issues or concerns to help develop and execute on the solution
    Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet new deadlines or productivity goals
    Strong problem-solving skills
    Able to multi-task and stay positive and motivated with a strong sense of urgency
    Travel may be required
    Valid Driver's License

    For 40 years, Copart has led its industry in innovation and customer service, enabling it to grow profitably in markets across the globe.

    Our success is the direct result of the skills and efforts of our talented and diverse employees. Our mindset? It's never just a "job" when your coworkers are like family - it's like coming home.
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