General Manager

firstPRO, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to lead the overall operations, profitability, and growth of the business.

This hands-on, strategic leader will report to the COO and own P&L performance, operations, project execution, customer relationships, safety, quality, and team development. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive operational leadership, with experience in industrial services or related fields, and a proven track record of driving growth and profitability in regulated

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience.
• Strong experience managing P&L, operations, projects, and teams.
• Background in industrial services, field services, construction, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, operations, and growth.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost management.
• Oversee project execution to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Lead and develop teams across Operations, Project Management, Safety, Quality, and Support functions.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and support business development and growth initiatives.
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a safety-first and quality-focused culture.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, acquisitions, and business integration.
• Oversee equipment, assets, capital investments, and resource planning.
• Build a high-performing organization focused on accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Skills

P&L management

Operations leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Customer relationship skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

General Manager to lead the overall operations, profitability, and growth of the business.

Reporting directly to the COO, this is a highly visible leadership role with full responsibility for P&L performance, operations, project execution, customer relationships, safety, quality, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader who has successfully led complex operations and teams within industrial services, field services, construction, manufacturing, or regulated environments.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the overall strategy, operations, and growth
• Maintain full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost management
• Oversee project execution to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations
• Lead and develop teams across Operations, Project Management, Safety, Quality, and Support functions
• Build strong relationships with key customers and support business development and growth initiatives
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion a strong safety-first and quality-focused culture
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, acquisitions, and business integration
• Oversee equipment, assets, capital investments, and resource planning
• Build a high-performing organization focused on accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service

What We\'re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience
• Strong experience managing P&L, operations, projects, and teams
• Background in industrial services, field services, construction, manufacturing, or a related industry
• Proven ability to drive growth, profitability, and operational improvement
• Experience leading multiple teams and functions
• Strong business acumen and customer relationship skills
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, food & beverage, or other regulated industries is a plus
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent industry experience

This role is responsible for transforming strategy into execution, building organizational capability, driving profitable growth, and ensuring they remain a trusted partner to customers operating in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.

The General Manager plays a critical role in the companies vision of building a unified national platform of industry-leading service companies while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and customer focus that drive success.