General Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Colorado Springs seeks a General Manager to provide leadership and operational structure for a small light industrial business, ensuring efficiency and supporting long-term growth.

You will oversee daily operations, budgeting, staffing, SOPs, EOS implementation, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing. A Bachelor’s degree and proven leadership in production/inventory are preferred; salary is $85,000 plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading small teams with end-to-end operations responsibility.
• Strong budgeting, SOPs, and process-improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a small team including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance accountability.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance; partner with owner on cash flow.
• Collaborate with marketing to support growth and align messaging.
• Implement EOS framework to bring structure and focus to operations.
• Uphold company values and culture as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Operations management

Budgeting

Project management

AI awareness

EOS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MoneyWorks platform

EOS software

AI tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a General Manager for a local small light industrial business. The role provides leadership, operational structure, and accountability across the organization, ensuring the business runs efficiently and consistently while supporting long-term growth.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities

Business Management

• Lead, support, and develop a small team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance accountability
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, partnering with the owner to ensure responsible spending and steady cash flow
• Collaborate with marketing to support growth initiatives and align messaging with business priorities
• Help implement and maintain the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework to bring structure, clarity, and focus to operations
• Promote, model, and uphold company values across the organization
• Champion and protect company culture as the organization grows

Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing systems and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement
• Document, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, clarity, and efficiency
• Support automation efforts and system upgrades that improve daily operations and execution

Day-to-Day Operations

• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow coordination
• Ensure smooth handoffs, clear communication, and reliable execution across teams
• Address issues and interruptions as they arise, including facility needs, customer concerns, and team support
• Create operational stability that allows the owner to step back from daily involvement and focus on long-term growth

Qualifications:

• Technology- and innovation-driven mindset
• Experience working in inventory and production environments
• Strong process improvement knowledge and operational optimization expertise
• Previous leadership experience with responsibility for financial performance, staff oversight, and technology systems
• Project management experience overseeing people, processes, and tools
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, with a willingness to explore and implement AI across all areas of the business
• Familiarity with or experience implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and related software is a strong plus
• Direct and clear communicator
• Willing to hold team members accountable for the good of the business
• Innovative, forward-thinking mindset with a bias toward action
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Primary operational software is the MoneyWorks platform; training will be provided
• Experience with EOS-related tools and software is highly desirable
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the duration of the work shift
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted

Base Salary: $85,000 annually, Bonus / Performance Incentives

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% employee coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and holidays