General Manager

MAT Friction; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAT Friction, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a General Manager to lead operations and manage P&L responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of General Manager experience in manufacturing, ensuring efficiency and safety within operations.

This role involves using lean manufacturing tools for continuous improvement, leading capital development budgets, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Interested candidates with strong leadership skills and a successful track record are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Execute plans and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ensure thorough quality checks for process improvements.
• Promote a safety-first culture in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall P&L for the Jackson domestic product.
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools for continuous improvement.
• Lead facility capital improvement budget development.

Skills

Results Driven

Quality Orientation

Lean Thinker

Problem-Solver

Strong Communicator

Team Developer

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years as a General Manager in manufacturing

10+ years of leadership experience

Working knowledge of SAP or ERP

Job description

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy‑duty machinery you operate. MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence. We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT. MAT Industries Inc. (MIND), a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks. World class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate, Industrial Air, Industrial Air Contractor, and Sanborn as well as private label. Our air compressors are sold through retailers including major home centers, hardware co‑ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US.

Job Description

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the division's Operations function. Responsible for performing all department functions—manufacturing, Material Management, Sourcing, Distribution, and Product Engineering. Manages the overall P&L for assigned locations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the P&L for the Jackson domestic product. Plans and controls resources and spending related to this business unit.
• Uses lean manufacturing tools to manage and drive continuous improvement throughout Jackson manufacturing and distribution operation, focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Ensure a safe and productive workforce by thoroughly knowing OSHA safety, building codes, and all manufacturing-related requirements and regulations.
• Lead the facility's development, justification, and implementation of the capital improvement budget.
• Works cross-functionally with the marketing and sales team to develop the business unit's short—and long-term product roadmap. Leads the development of cost estimates for planned new products.
• Implement Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other improvement initiatives to drive operational maturity, plant efficiencies, productivity, and order fulfillment and achieve optimal plant capacities.
• Reviews performance against operating plans and standards. Reports to subordinates on interpreting results and approves changes in the direction of plans.
• Defines and recommends objectives in each area of operations. Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.
• Develops and works to build a high-performing team to drive performance improvement and enable the continued growth of the MIND business.
• Drives value improvement in the business through design engineering and sourcing activities to reduce the material cost of products and packaging.
• Reviews and works to reduce compressor product warranty costs by improving the product and packaging. Monitors warranty cost dollars and PPM are defective to prioritize activity and resources.
• Monitors On-Time and in-full (OTIF) metrics to ensure delivery performance exceeds customer expectations. Drives improvement activities to reduce lead time and improve OTIF metrics. Communicates and manages issues when they occur through the commercial team.
• Develops and recommends operations policy within the facility. Works with human resources to implement and maintain compliance with corporate human resource policies.
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Results Driven: the ability to execute plans, communicate effectively, and build consensus to meet deadlines while overcoming obstacles.
• Quality Orientation: accurate and thorough with a vigilant eye toward process, system, and overall improvement.
• Lean Thinker: passionate about improving production, minimizing costs, and creating a safety‑first culture.
• Problem‑Solver: applying careful and systematic evaluation of information with a knack for identifying possible cause and effect.
• Strong Communicator: engaging presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a single employee or the leadership team.
• Team Developer: mentor and develop career paths for high-performing team members to ensure future demands are met with seasoned talent.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years as a General Manager in a manufacturing environment, with the responsibilities of producing, purchasing, inventory control, production control, and engineering, as well as shipping, receiving, and warehousing
• Ten+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning software

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.