General Manager

EnQuest is rapidly growing in Odessa, TX, and we are looking for talented people to join our team! We are the leading manufacturer of engineered solutions for the oil and gas, power generation, and energy storage industries. We leverage our technology to support our customers in their ESG and sustainable goals for the energy transition. We hire the best people and provide them with benefits to improve their lives, including a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a generous 401k matching program.

General Summary

The General Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing EnQuest Energy Solutions’ day-to-day operations in the West Texas (WTX) region. As an experienced manager in the manufacturing and service industry, they will draw on a broad, up-to-date knowledge of the industry. The General Manager will set both short-term and long-term objectives for the company. The incumbent will ensure that company objectives are achieved by guaranteeing that all necessary resources are available and allocated correctly and that processes and protocols are in place, properly communicated, and followed. The General Manager will serve as an intermediary between employees and executive management and provide leadership and guidance to all direct reports. A key element of this position is the ability to assemble and develop an effective team that will be directly responsible for all aspects of producing, marketing, and selling EnQuest Energy Solutions’ products and services in the region.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Establish and achieve objectives for the WTX business
• Coordinate all business activities in the region
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Build and develop an effective team capable of executing the company’s identified strategies
• Recruit, select, coach, and discipline direct reports to increase management’s effectiveness
• Allocate materials and human/financial resources to implement company policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; approve overall personnel planning
• Implement and drive lean manufacturing concepts throughout the manufacturing process
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas requiring improvement
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost reduction strategies that contribute to the facilities’ efficient and profitable operation
• Understand, implement, and enforce the company’s safety and environmental programs at all times
• Oversee activities directly related to the manufacturing and supply of products and services
• Work with the VP of Sales and the Marketing Department on the sales and marketing of products and services
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and the effect of competitors’ operations on sales
• Represent the company in negotiations or at other official functions
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential
• Keep personal job knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A university degree or college diploma in engineering, business administration, commerce, or other relevant disciplines
• 10 years of work experience in a managerial capacity in a manufacturing or service environment
• Specialization in servicing and maintaining oilfield service equipment or gas compressors would be considered an asset
• Excellent understanding of sales, finance, and management
• Proven record of performance with set goals
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills
• Judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose the appropriate option
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve performance to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Efficient knowledge of ERP systems, word processing software, spreadsheet software, email software, and use of the internet and social media
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor the progress of all direct reports
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and provide feedback to employees, as well as accept and act on feedback from employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and use time effectively in order to set action plans to achieve business targets