General Manager

Cavco Industries, Inc.; Dorchester (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cavco Industries, Inc. is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. You will drive safety, quality, profitability, and continuous improvement while guiding multiple teams to achieve production goals and maintain regulatory compliance.

You will oversee asset protection, financial performance, capital planning, and customer relationships, shaping product mix, pricing, and operations within company policy and values. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to lead multiple teams to meet production goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coach leaders.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations and direct performance against KPIs.
• Ensure asset protection and internal controls across plant assets.
• Maintain safety and quality as priorities through daily planning and reviews.
• Coordinate with RVP and Compliance on legal matters and recordkeeping.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and profitability to meet/beat plan.
• Develop and coach leaders, foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing

Job description

At Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ CVCO), our 7000 team members are at the heart of everything we do. We design and produce quality, affordable factory-built homes. We are also a leading producer of park model RVs, vacation cabins and factory-built commercial structures. In addition to providing competitive pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. Our values are our foundation. We're constantly striving to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We're deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cavco is seeking an experienced and strategic leader within the manufactured housing industry to oversee and direct overall plant operations. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring business objectives are achieved professionally, ethically, and in accordance with company policy and core values. The General Manager has a responsibility to influence core values by demonstrating them. Safety and Quality will be emphasized as priority over throughput and demonstrated in business planning through measurable annual results. Additionally, the General Manager is responsible for decisions which influence operational results including but not limited to profitability, plant direction, product mix and pricing. The General Manager has the management responsibility and authority for the total operation of an individual plant. He/she is accountable for results, development of KPIs, and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance may be offered for qualified candidates willing to relocate for the role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and compliance of the plant. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Asset Protection & Controls
• Ensure all company assets are properly safeguarded and that effective internal controls are established and maintained.
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure the plant consistently produces code-compliant, high-quality homes. Conduct periodic inspections of plant output to validate adherence to quality standards.
• Business Planning & Execution
• Collaborate with department heads to develop the annual business plan narrative. Ensure operations are aligned with and meet business plan objectives on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Maintain full compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those related to product construction, employee health and safety, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure employees are competent and aligned with company core values. Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports and administer compensation fairly and equitably based on performance.
• Actively cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships. Regularly visit customers to ensure satisfaction and that company operating objectives are being met.
• Coordinate with the Regional Vice President (RVP) and Cavco Compliance Department regarding any potential or actual legal matters, including service-related issues. Promptly report and forward any legal documents received for proper handling and recordkeeping.
• Financial Performance & Accountability
• Review monthly budget versus actual performance with department heads to ensure alignment and maximize profitability. Identify issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Leadership & Culture
• Guide, coach, and motivate team members to achieve business plan objectives. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Process Improvement
• Establish high expectations through strong processes across all areas of management. Focus on improving processes before addressing personnel changes.
• P&L Management
• Manage plant profit and loss performance to meet or exceed budget expectations. Understand and optimize the impact of product mix, pricing, and specifications on financial results.
• Capital Planning
• Collaborate with department heads to identify capital expenditure needs and develop supporting documentation for investments in systems, equipment, and processes that drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the manufactured housing or related industry required.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support multiple teams in consistently achieving production goals.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to support, motivate, and develop team members. Must demonstrate empathy, openness to feedback, and willingness to both provide and receive direction.
• Demonstrated capability to coach and develop people leaders, including functional managers, with a focus on building their ability to lead, coach, and develop their own teams.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.