Operations Staff

Operations Staff

Gibson Musical Instruments

Nashville, TN

 

 

Gibson Musical Instruments, the world?s leading musical instrument manufacturer is creating a new staff position reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. 

 

Job Description

 

The Operations Staff person will work on special projects and analyses as required by the Chief Operating Officer.  This individual will interact on a daily basis with the company?s division managers, sales and marketing professionals and company executives gathering information and reporting on studies and results and supporting the operations of the company as required.  This high-visibility, demanding position is a one-year assignment expected to be followed by promotion into a high-impact line position.  This is not an entry-level position, but could be the first job after receiving an MBA for someone who has demonstrated high potential.  Some travel, including international travel, is required.

 

Required experience

 

The successful candidate will have a strong general business background and have some experience operating in an unstructured entrepreneurial environment.  The successful candidate will be required to have demonstrated high potential after only one or two years operating experience in manufacturing, distribution, finance, control customer service or marketing.  International experience is desirable.  Excellent knowledge of, and extensive use of PC tools including Microsoft Office is required.  

 

Required qualifications

 

The candidate must have absolute integrity and a high level of energy.  The candidate must have a business degree or equivalent years of business experience.  An MBA is highly desirable.  This individual must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to operate independently without a high level of supervision.  At the same time the candidate must but be able to follow directions exactly when required and unfailingly meet deadlines and commitments when necessary. The candidate must be highly intelligent, articulate and persuasive.  Excellent verbal and written skills are required.

 

 

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

 

Please send resume and salary history in MS Word format to:  leah.mccreary@gibson.com

 

No phone calls, please