General Manager

Company Description

• Company has 50 years of industry experience!
• Strong internal culture with advancement opportunities!
• Team environment with long term employees!

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Evaluate market trends, competitive conditions, and growth opportunities.
• Lead organizational planning and change management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operating expenses.
• Ensure achievement of profit and loss (P&L) objectives.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining service, quality, and safety standards.
• Review capital expenditure requests and investment opportunities.

Operations Management

• Direct day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Lead operational improvement projects and process standardization efforts.
• Manage business continuity and risk mitigation activities.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Support business development and revenue growth initiatives.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify market opportunities.
• Resolve significant customer concerns and escalation issues.

Talent Management

• Lead, coach, and develop management teams and department leaders.
• Establish workforce planning and succession planning programs.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure effective goal setting.
• Support recruitment, retention, and employee relations initiatives.

Safety and Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and industry regulations.
• Lead efforts related to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as required.

Manufacturing-Specific Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, quality systems, maintenance, and supply chain performance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capacity planning and capital equipment investments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and other applicable standards.

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management or general management role.
• Proven experience managing P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or service environment.
• Demonstrated success in operational improvement and organizational leadership.