Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

Benefits: 

·   Paid Time Off (PTO)

·   401k Employer Match

·   Bonus Incentives

·   Extensive Training & Career Development Programs

·   Tuition Reimbursement Program

·   Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·   And more!

Pay Rate Details: $150,000 - 180,000 (Depending on experience)

Responsibilities & Expectations:

The Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers is responsible for leading one of IPS' premier transformer operations, driving profitable growth, and building a world-class manufacturing organization that delivers unmatched customer experience, operational excellence, and industry-leading safety performance in Farmington, MN. This leader is responsible for driving profitable growth by owning full P&L while delivering operational excellence across safety, quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee engagement through the IPS operating system (CIPS - Continuous Improvement Process Solution).

The AGM provides strategic and operational leadership for the following primary value streams:

● In-shop transformer repair and remanufacturing

● New transformers manufacturing

● Sales/distribution of new and surplus transformers

The AGM builds and sustains a culture rooted in the IPS Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit through servant leadership while developing a high-performing organization capable of supporting future growth.

Strategic Leadership

● Develop and execute long-term business strategies that position the operation for sustainable and profitable growth.

● Understand market dynamics, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.

● Design and implement strategic initiatives that expand capabilities, improve profitability, and strengthen IPS' market leadership.

● Develop business plans aligned with corporate objectives while driving execution across all functional areas.

Operational Excellence

● Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CIPS principles to transform the operation into a best-in-class manufacturing and remanufacturing facility.

● Drive Lean Manufacturing, waste elimination, visual management, standard work, and operational discipline throughout the organization.

● Improve productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

● Initiate and effectively lead the execution of major CAPEX projects, on-time, on-quality and on-budget.

● Empower employees to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve processes.

Sales & Customer Leadership

● Establish sales strategies and partner with commercial leadership to grow market share and profitability.

● Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships.

● Ensure exceptional customer responsiveness and deliver an Unmatched Customer Experience.

● Identify market trends and customer needs while aligning operations to support future business growth.

Operations Leadership

● Lead all manufacturing, remanufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, production planning, maintenance, and field support functions.

● Drive execution to achieve on-time, on-quality, on-margin, and safe delivery performance.

● Manage operational priorities while balancing customer commitments, capacity planning, and financial objectives.

● Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to maximize operational effectiveness.

Tactical & Project Leadership

● Lead execution of key operational initiatives and strategic projects that improve customer service, operational performance, profitability, and quality.

● Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

● Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver complex manufacturing and remanufacturing initiatives.

● Remove organizational barriers that impede execution while promoting accountability throughout the organization.

Financial Leadership

● Own the site's Profit & Loss performance.

● Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, capital investment plans, and growth strategies.

● Drive revenue growth while improving margins, productivity, inventory performance, and overall financial results.

● Monitor key business metrics and proactively implement corrective actions when necessary.

● Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and industry best practices.

Safety Leadership

● Promote an uncompromising safety culture.

● Ensure compliance with all corporate HS&E policies and regulatory requirements.

● Lead proactive safety initiatives that protect employees, customers, contractors, and the environment.

Quality Leadership

● Ensure compliance with the IPS Quality Management System, ISO standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.

● Lead continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

● Drive standardization, process discipline, and root cause corrective actions.

People Leadership

● Build and develop a resilient, high-performing organization capable of supporting long-term business growth.

● Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop future leaders.

● Drive employee engagement, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

● Ensure alignment with IPS Values while fostering a culture where the organization is recognized as "the experts who are easy to do business with."

● Lead organizational design initiatives that optimize structure while maintaining organizational agility.

Additional Responsibilities

● Solve complex operational and business challenges through data-driven decision making.

● Communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

● Develop and maintain key customer relationships.

● Lead change initiatives that improve organizational performance.

● Leverage best practices across IPS to continuously improve operational capability.

● Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and servant leadership while developing future leaders.

● Drive excellence across all aspects of the business.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by the leader's ability to:

•  Improve financial performance by increasing EBITDA, operating margin, and overall business profitability while effectively managing costs and resources.

• Drive world-class safety performance by strengthening the site's safety culture, reducing incidents, and maintaining compliance with all IPS and regulatory HS&E standards.

• Increase operational throughput by improving manufacturing and remanufacturing capacity, productivity, and process efficiency through Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Improve on-time delivery performance while maintaining high quality standards and delivering an unmatched customer experience.

• Build a strong leadership pipeline by developing talent, strengthening succession plans, and creating a resilient organization prepared for future growth.

• Strengthening strategic customer relationships by increasing customer engagement, improving responsiveness, and expanding business opportunities with existing and prospective customers.

• Execute strategic growth initiatives that expand capabilities, increase market share, improve competitive positioning, and support the long-term growth objectives of the business.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required

● Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field.

● 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial services, transformer manufacturing/remanufacturing, or related heavy industrial environments.

● 7 years of experience with full operational or general management responsibilities, including Profit & Loss ownership.

● Experience leading manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing organizations.

● 5 years leading large-scale operational or capital projects.

● Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies.

● Demonstrated success leading business transformation and organizational growth.

● Strong financial acumen with experience developing budgets, forecasting, and improving operational profitability.

● Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred

● Experience in liquid-filled distribution transformer manufacturing and/or remanufacturing strongly preferred.

● Experience with dry-type transformer manufacturing or repair is a plus.

● Experience within electrical power equipment, transformers, utility, OEM, or industrial manufacturing industries.

● MBA preferred.

● Lean Manufacturing Certification or Six Sigma Certification preferred.

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.

• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.

• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.

• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are: 

At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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