General Manager

BrainWorks; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus incentives

Job summary

BrainWorks Search is exclusively partnered with an established manufacturer in Ottawa, IL for their newly created General Manager vacancy. The General Manager will lead day-to-day operations and guide the company's next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role with broad responsibility for overall business performance, including operations, financial results, people, quality, safety, and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen with P&L responsibility.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall business operations and financial performance with P&L responsibility.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to support growth and profitability.
• Lead manufacturing, production, quality, and sales functions.
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity, capacity, and workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support business development and quoting.
• Establish accountability, performance metrics, and employee development initiatives.

Skills

CNC Machining

Leadership

P&L Management

ISO Quality Systems

Manufacturing Operations

Job description

BrainWorks Search is exclusively partnered with an established manufacturer in Ottawa, IL for their newly created General Manager vacancy. The General Manager will lead day-to-day operations and guide the company's next phase of growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with broad responsibility for overall business performance, including operations, financial results, people, quality, safety, and customer relationships. The General Manager will have significant autonomy to identify opportunities for improvement, drive profitability, and establish the strategic direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee overall business operations and financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to support growth and profitability.
• Lead manufacturing, production, quality, and sales functions.
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity, capacity, and workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support business development and quoting.
• Establish accountability, performance metrics, and employee development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• CNC Machining experience required
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and business acumen, including P&L management.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems, safety, and continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Opportunity to lead the next chapter of an established manufacturing business.
• Significant autonomy and influence over business strategy and operations.
• Established customer base and strong market reputation.

Compensation:

• $155k-$180k base salary + bonus incentives
• Competitive car allowance