General Manager

Plexus Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 197,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Appleton, Wisconsin, seeks a General Manager to lead site operations, drive operational excellence, and deliver strong financial performance.

The GM will lead the Site Leadership Team and coordinate with regional teams to exceed customer expectations and ensure safe, compliant manufacturing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, with strong leadership, P&L and lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid financial acumen and business judgment.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in a high-tech manufacturing setting.
• Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies aligned with Global/Regional goals to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain strong connections with customer service to enable growth and profitability.
• Integrate processes, capabilities, and culture within a robust management system.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency of performance data for sound decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of related experience

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below.

Salary Range: $197,000.00 - $295,400.00

Purpose Statement

We are looking to hire a General Manager (GM) at our Appleton manufacturing facility. The GM is responsible for providing focused leadership to the entire operations within a site. The GM leads the Site Leadership Team (SLT), which is comprised of operations and functional leaders at the site, and interacts with regional functional and customer management teams to drive execution to customer expectations. To do this they will maximize the potential of the human capital at the site and continuously create the systems, processes and environment that deliver operational excellence as well as inspire people to give their best. They will also lead the team in driving adoption of operational excellence models and approaches.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategies, complementary to Global and Regional strategies, processes and measures in alignment with global standard work to foster operational excellence, continuous improvement and an engaging work.
• Ensure and maintain strong connections with the customer service organization to enable continued profitable business growth.
• Achieve results by integrating processes, organizational capability and culture within a system of management
• Ensure accuracy and transparency of financial and other performance data to facilitate sound decision-making in line with regional and site strategies.
• Build strong leadership, functional, and operational teams that are well integrated with regional and corporate resources to achieve aligned site, regional, and global manufacturing goals.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• A highly skilled manager with well-rounded experience or lean knowledge in manufacturing environment is preferred.
• P&L experience as a Plant Manager or above level with management responsibility for manufacturing processes of high technology products and services in an electronics‑manufacturing environment is beneficial.

Other Qualifications

• Enthusiasm toward coordination of teams in the contract manufacturing services industry with a focus on support and direction of manufacturing and customer teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Strong business and financial acumen as it applies to the manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and develop a diverse team of professionals.
• Demonstrated advanced decision making and problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• General office equipment and materials.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.