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General Manager, Salt Lake City Division

Pioneer Metal Finishing
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Manages and leads the Division in pursuit of growth, increased profitability, and delivery of an excellent customer experience. The GM is a steward of Pioneer’s corporate values and The Pioneer Way. A team player, who plans and allocates resources as required to achieve the highest level of operational performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. Ensures compliance with all environmental and safety requirements of the facility.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Planning Works with the Business Unit Leader to prepare divisional plans and strategy, Annual Business Plan and Budget, and other plans as required.
  • Decision Making/Judgment Reviews and adjusts the organization to ensure the resources are allocated for daily performance and long-term success.
  • Deliver Results Measures and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including safety, delivery, quality, cost, compliance, etc.
  • Directing Managers, supervisors, and team leaders manage all operations functions.
  • Leading Provides leadership to all Division employees, promoting the company's mission, values, and Fundamentals.
  • Controlling Assures that customer requirement is met, corporate policy is followed, and action plans are completed on time and within budget. Meets or exceeds goals for the year.
  • Development Coach, teach and mentor employees to facilitate their long-term development, career path alignment, and bench strength for future growth opportunities.
  • Leads Divisional Leadership Team adherence to Business Plans, Performance Standards, and Individual Development Plans.
  • Plans and adjusts labor and other resources as necessary to maintain flexibility in response to customer needs.
  • Ensures that schedules for work for all process lines are by facility capabilities, customer requirements, economic performance, and long-range planning, expediting as required.
  • Ensure customer requirements are met and complaints are resolved promptly, visiting customers as required.
  • Partner with Strategic customers to drive organic growth for the division and the organization.
  • Supports Continuous Improvement efforts and activities.
  • Works with Operations Support on the implementation of the Best Practice process.
  • Coach, teach, and mentor employees and teams, creating an environment that provides the retention and advancement of employees.
  • Ensures all employees maintain quality levels required by our customers and Quality System standards.
  • Sets up and makes sure all operations records are correctly maintained and reviewed.
  • Maintains an extremely clean facility and makes sure equipment maintenance is acceptable.
  • Works on Company-wide improvement projects as assigned.
  • Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.


Education/Qualifications

  • 7-10 Years of Strong Leadership experience in a labor-intensive production/manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a Plant/Operations Management role
  • Experience in metal finishing is a plus but not required
  • Experience in Labor Management, Quality, Lean, and Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on collaborative leadership style
  • Ability to hold teams accountable and provide feedback
  • Strong Presence and proven success in motivating a workforce
  • Previous experience creating a vision, setting goals, holding teams accountable, and driving results
  • High sense of urgency
  • Physical Demands could include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, etc.
  • Work Environment (heat, noise, etc.)
  • Previous success managing in a continuously changing environment
  • Previous experience evaluating performance and developing future leaders
  • Financial Acumen prior Profit and Loss Accountability
  • A desire for future growth & responsibilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or another related field is strongly desired
  • Greenbelt Certification is strongly desired


We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire

  • Next-Day Pay Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
  • Quarterly Incentive Program Paid based on hours worked and business results
  • Paid company holidays
  • Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Fun Recognition Events and more!


Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week) may participate in the following benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
  • Paid Time Off 80 Hours earned in your first year
  • Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Additional benefits for employee purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits

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