General Manager

FPC National; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in Florida seeks a General Manager for a leading EMS production facility. You will be a hands-on leader, setting operational vision, directing manufacturing, equipment maintenance and the related warehouse functions while building a skilled, dedicated team.

You will translate executive objectives into tactical plans, drive lean processes, ensure quality and on-time delivery, and partner with the executive team to sustain rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate executive strategies into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership in electronics manufacturing or EMS environments.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic planning for site infrastructure to build capacity, capability and compliance.
• Lead the manufacturing team hands-on in both strategic initiatives and daily production.
• Improve processes and controls to raise quality, efficiency and productivity while cutting costs.
• Translate executive strategic objectives into tactical plans with measurable progress.
• Contribute to the 5-year plan including changes in the external environment.
• Build a culture of rigorous quality standards, SOPs and lean manufacturing.
• Oversee KPI systems for productivity, quality and cost, and review time studies and standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Confidential search for a leading EMS provider

The General Manager of this production facility is a hands‑on leader with extensive electronics manufacturing experience. You will drive operational vision, strategic direction and the transformational change needed to support rapid growth. You oversee all manufacturing activity, production equipment maintenance and related warehouse facilities, and build a skilled, dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic planning for site infrastructure so capacity, capability and compliance are built into systems and controls
• Lead the manufacturing team hands‑on, in both strategic initiatives and daily production
• Improve processes, controls and procedures to raise quality, efficiency and productivity, cut costs and increase profit
• Translate executive strategic objectives into tactical plans with measurements to track progress
• Contribute to the company’s 5-year plan, including expected changes in the external environment
• Build a culture of rigorous quality standards, SOPs and lean manufacturing
• Challenge existing approaches and performance in manufacturing cells and areas
• Oversee KPI systems for productivity, quality and cost, and review time studies and standards for accuracy
• Partner with the VP of Sales on new product introduction strategy and execution
• Guide capital projects that expand manufacturing capability
• Ensure validated reporting of total failure cost for RMAs, scrap and rework
• Partner with sales to resolve customer production and quality issues quickly
• Lead and coach the team against key business metrics

Required skills

• Strong communication and listening skills, with a logical, systematic approach to sharing information
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate issues and data and find key drivers and root causes
• Strong follow‑through
• Leads change effectively and works well across functions

Keys to success

• Trusted advisor to the President, CFO and executive team
• Willing and able to work any position on the production floor
• Jumps in to solve problems at any level or department
• Holds the team accountable
• Communicates across all levels to align expectations and drive results
• Thought leadership and strategic thinking; a builder who moves between strategy and hands‑on work
• Sets clear objectives, expectations and consequences
• Captures lessons from RMAs and quality issues and builds preventive actions into procedures
• Develops people at every function

About the company: A leading EMS provider specializing in assembly, testing and integration of complex electronic products, from prototype and new product introduction through high‑volume production. Experienced in demanding industries, including defense and other high‑reliability applications, with a strong commitment to quality, on‑time delivery and customer service.