General Manager

Affiliated Recruiters Network; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a General Manager for a custom robotics and automation division in Oak Creek, WI. This leadership role requires an engineer turned leader with over 4 years of experience in automation and team management. The position is full-time, onsite, and focuses on driving business growth through strategic planning and team development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership and people-management experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with custom automation projects.
• Proven success leading cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business across engineering, production, sales, and customer support.
• Drive growth with smart strategy and execution excellence.
• Mentor a team culture built on accountability and innovation.
• Manage resources and P&L to keep the business efficient.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Customer relationship management

Strategic planning

Automation integration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Overview

I solve talent access problems in manufacturing space (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Lean/CI/Opex, Quality).

Location: Oak Creek, WI (Client only wants LOCAL candidates)

Our client is looking for a General Manager to take the lead in their custom robotics and automation division. This is a chance to guide a growing business that thrives on solving unique challenges—designing and delivering automation systems built around leading industrial robots (FANUC, Kuka, ABB, and more).

If you’re an engineer turned leader who’s as comfortable on the shop floor as in the boardroom, this role offers the chance to shape strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business across engineering, production, sales, and customer support.


• Drive growth with smart strategy, strong customer relationships, and execution excellence.


• Mentor and develop a team culture built on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.


• Manage resources, capacity, and P&L to keep the business efficient and profitable.


• Represent the company at trade shows and key customer visits (limited travel).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (any discipline).


• 4+ years of leadership and people-management experience.


• 4+ years of hands-on experience with custom automation projects and robot integration.


• Proven success leading cross-functional technical teams and delivering results.


• Local to Oak Creek, WI (no relocation provided).


• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Schedule: Standard business hours, onsite only position, not hybrid or remote

Type: Full-time, onsite, permanent W-2 role

Seniority

• Director

Job function

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing