General Manager

Ellos HR Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ellos HR Solutions is recruiting a General Manager for an established automotive manufacturing operation in Indiana. The role carries full P&L ownership, operational leadership, and accountability for manufacturing performance and financial results.

You will lead automotive assembly operations, drive continuous improvement, and partner with corporate leadership to meet business objectives. A relocation option is available for US relocations.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience within automotive manufacturing is mandatory.
• Strong experience with full plant P&L ownership and budgeting.
• Ability to lead automotive assembly operations and drive performance.
• Proven track record in profitability improvement and cost control.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary management teams.
• Excellent decision making, communication, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide full P&L ownership including budgeting and profitability.
• Lead automotive assembly operations and drive manufacturing efficiency.
• Improve productivity, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Set strategic direction with strong operational oversight.
• Develop management teams and hold them accountable for results.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strengthen safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to meet business goals.

Skills

GM automotive manufacturing

P&L ownership

plant leadership

operational excellence

leadership and accountability

cost control

Job description

Automotive Manufacturing | Assembly Operations

Base Salary: $165,000 to $170,000 USD + 25% Annual Bonus

Ellos HR Solutions is conducting a highly confidential search for an experienced Manager on behalf of an established automotive manufacturing organization in Indiana.

We are seeking a proven manufacturing executive with a strong background in automotive assembly operations, full P&L accountability, and plant leadership.

This opportunity is intended for an accomplished General Manager who can step into a leadership position, take ownership of an established operation, and deliver measurable business results.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for manufacturing performance, financial results, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Key areas of responsibility

• Full P&L ownership, including budgeting, profitability, and financial performance
• Leading automotive assembly operations and supporting manufacturing efficiency
• Driving improvements in productivity, cost management, quality, and delivery
• Providing strategic direction while maintaining strong operational oversight
• Developing and holding management teams accountable for performance
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs
• Strengthening safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Working closely with corporate leadership to achieve business objectives

Important: This position requires an experienced General Manager who can assume full responsibility for the operation from day one.

Requirements

• Previous General Manager experience within automotive manufacturing is mandatory
• Full plant P&L ownership is required
• Strong experience overseeing automotive assembly operations
• Proven ability to lead an established manufacturing operation independently
• Demonstrated success improving profitability, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and cost control experience
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary management teams and drive accountability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision making skills
• Stable employment history with demonstrated long term commitment

Base Salary: $165,000 to $170,000 USD

25% Annual Performance Bonus

Significant operational and financial leadership responsibility

Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating within the United States

Indiana, USA

This is an extremely confidential executive search. Additional information regarding the organization and specific location will be shared only with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.