General Manager

Hirenexus; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a leading heat-treat manufacturer seeking a General Manager to own a plant's operations and P&L. You will guide production, safety, and quality while steering growth with business development partners. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential to drive performance.

You will lead a diverse team across shifts, collaborate with corporate staff, and represent the plant to customers and the community. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience in plant operations, management, finance, metallurgy, quality, safety, or environmental management will be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of heat treat processes or a strong manufacturing background.
• 5+ years of business management experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of metals, furnaces, and plant equipment capabilities.
• P&L ownership and a strong grasp of financial drivers in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills with all levels, including employees, customers, and vendors.
• Sound judgment, analytical ability, and solid project management skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead people and perform well under pressure.
• Comfortable with computers and common business software.

Responsibilities

• Own the plant P&L and deliver against the annual financial plan, including pre-tax profit, equipment utilization, and organic sales growth.
• Manage working capital within the plant budget.
• Lead training, planning, scheduling, and day-to-day direction of production and equipment on all shifts.
• Partner with the plant’s business development manager on sales efforts, quoting, pricing, and market penetration.
• Understand the competitive landscape and position the plant strategically in its market.
• Maintain all required safety certifications and at least one recognized quality accreditation for the facility.
• Champion safety, health, and environmental compliance and keep the facility clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Hire, develop, and retain a productive, quality-oriented workforce through training and mentoring.
• Actively develop a successor and support succession planning.
• Collaborate with sister plants and corporate staff to share best practices.
• Serve as the face of the company to customers, employees, and the local community.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership

Operations management

Financial planning

Manufacturing

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Quality management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Our client is an established commercial heat treating company operating a network of plants across the U.S. They serve a broad range of manufacturing customers and are known for quality, reliability, and technical expertise in thermal processing. They're seeking a General Manager to lead one of their plants and drive both operational and financial performance.

The Role

The General Manager has full ownership of the plant, including P&L responsibility, production, equipment, quality, safety, and people across all shifts. This leader runs the business day to day, partners with business development on growth, and builds a strong, quality-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the plant P&L and deliver against the annual financial plan, including pre-tax profit, equipment utilization, and organic sales growth
• Manage working capital within the plant budget
• Lead training, planning, scheduling, and day-to-day direction of production and equipment on all shifts
• Partner with the plant’s business development manager on sales efforts, quoting, pricing, and market penetration
• Understand the competitive landscape and position the plant strategically in its market
• Maintain all required safety certifications and at least one recognized quality accreditation for the facility
• Champion safety, health, and environmental compliance and keep the facility clean, organized, and well maintained
• Hire, develop, and retain a productive, quality-oriented workforce through training and mentoring
• Actively develop a successor and support succession planning
• Collaborate with sister plants and corporate staff to share best practices
• Serve as the face of the company to customers, employees, and the local community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience in plant operations, management, finance, metallurgy, quality, safety, or environmental management will be considered
• Thorough knowledge of heat treat processes or a strong manufacturing background
• 5+ years of business management experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Working knowledge of metals, furnaces, and plant equipment capabilities
• P&L ownership and a strong grasp of financial drivers in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and persuasion skills with all levels, including employees, customers, and vendors
• Sound judgment, analytical ability, and solid project management skills
• Proven ability to motivate and lead people and perform well under pressure
• Comfortable with computers and common business software