General Manager

Big 3 Precision Products Inc; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Big 3 Precision Products Inc. in Michigan is seeking an accomplished senior leader to own the Sur-Form site operations and P&L, balancing efficiency with revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

You will set annual goals, develop operating plans with ownership, and report performance against targets. In this role you will direct manufacturing, safety, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and commercial support, leading a ~40-person team and collaborating with HR on workforce development and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership with plant-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability and set annual business goals with leadership.

Skills

P&L ownership

Operations leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field

Job description

Description

Overall Business Leadership

• Own full P&L responsibility for the Sur-Form business including the facility, balancing operational efficiency with revenue growth, commercial, and customer satisfaction
• Set annual business goals and operating plans in partnership with ownership/leadership; report on performance against targets
• Serve as the site's senior leader- the primary point of accountability for day-to-day performance and long-term direction

Operations

• Direct all manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement across thermoforming, trimming/finishing, and assembly operations
• Oversee tooling management, mold maintenance, and process/cycle time optimization to support throughput and scrap reduction
• Own safety performance and ensure a strong safety culture on the floor
• Manage capacity planning, capital equipment decisions (e.g., forming machines, tooling investments), and process improvement initiatives
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and inventory management, including plastic sheet/resin sourcing to support on‑time delivery and cost targets
• nsure quality systems and customer specifications are consistently met, including gauge, dimensional, and cosmetic requirements typical of thermoformed parts

Commercial / Sales

• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, participating directly in top-account management
• Partner with (or oversee) the sales function to support quoting, pricing strategy, and new business development
• Translate market and customer feedback into operational and product decisions
• Represent the company in customer visits, industry events, and key account negotiations as needed

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team across operations, sales, and support functions (~40 employees total)
• Build bench strength and succession depth across the leadership team
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development

Financial Management

• Manage budgets, cost controls, and margin performance across the site
• Review financial statements and operating metrics regularly; adjust plans to hit targets
• Evaluate and justify capital investments

Requirements

Required

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant time in an operations leadership role (Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience with commercial/customer-facing responsibility, sales support, key account management, or direct P&L/revenue ownership
• Proven track record leading a team of comparable size (small-to-mid-size manufacturing environment, ~25–75 employees)
• Strong financial acumen. Comfortable owning a P&L and budget
• Hands-on leadership style suited to a smaller, close-knit organization
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or related field (equivalent experience considered)

Preferred

• Experience in thermoforming, injection molding, or another plastics manufacturing process
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologies
• Prior experience managing both operations and sales functions under one role
• Experience in a family-owned, private, or smaller PE-backed manufacturing business