General Manager
We’re partnering with a privately held manufacturer of highly engineered, custom equipment to identify a General Manager who will help lead the next phase of the company’s growth.
This is an opportunity for a builder and operator. Someone who enjoys creating structure, developing people, and implementing the systems needed to scale a growing business. You’ll partner closely with ownership to improve operational execution while helping shape the long-term direction of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution.
- Build scalable operating systems, KPIs, accountability, and meeting cadence.
- Drive Lean, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Improve production planning, scheduling, purchasing, project management, and customer delivery.
- Lead ERP implementation and optimization efforts.
- Develop leaders and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with ownership to execute strategic growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
- Experience within an engineer-to-order (ETO), custom equipment, industrial machinery, automation, metal fabrication, or similar manufacturing environment.
- Proven success building processes, improving operational performance, and scaling organizations.
- Strong Lean/Continuous Improvement background.
- Experience implementing or operating within EOS, Traction, Scaling Up, or a similar business operating system is highly desirable.
- ERP implementation or optimization experience preferred.
- Hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, building teams, and driving sustainable growth.
This opportunity offers significant visibility, influence, and long-term growth potential for a leader who wants to make a meaningful impact within an entrepreneurial manufacturing organization.
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