• Job Tag: #LI-CF1
• Posted: May 28,2025

Summary
The General Manager holds full P&L responsibility for site operations, leading all functional teams to ensure delivery of financial, operational, and strategic goals. This role requires building a high-performing, engaged organization focused on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

• Owns overall P&L accountability for the site, ensuring delivery of monthly and annual financial commitments.
• Develops and executes operational strategies, policies, and best practices to support business growth and competitiveness.
• Builds and maintains a culture of high performance, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies, including visual management and structured problem-solving events.
• Analyzes complex challenges, providing clear direction and solutions aligned to business strategy.
• Ensures on-time, on-budget execution of all operational plans and commitments.
• Leads, coaches, and develops department managers; sets clear objectives, reviews performance, and manages compensation approvals.
• Manages all site functions including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality with a focus on cost control, inventory management, and delivery performance.
• Collaborates effectively in a matrix environment, coordinating with finance, HR, IT, and other support functions.
• Oversees customer communications, maintaining a relentless focus on delivery, quality, and cost.
• Champions new product introductions and product transfers to ensure seamless integration into production.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership.
• Represents the company as needed in community or industry events.
• Balances empowering teams with disciplined follow-through to ensure high standards of execution.
• Promotes operational excellence through proven manufacturing best practices and data-driven decision making.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in operations leadership, with proven experience managing complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success meeting aggressive cost and performance goals
• Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership history with comfort managing detailed operational and financial metrics.
• Experience managing new product launches and product transitions.
• Deep knowledge and practical application of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Ability to navigate highly regulated industries