General Manager

Corestaff Services; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Sick Leave and Vacation Time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiting Manager to lead operations within a multimillion-dollar manufacturing environment. This role requires overseeing production, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in operations with a strong Lean Manufacturing background and be able to drive performance through effective team leadership. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay range of $160k to $200k are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in plastic injection molding.
• Experience managing P&L over $20M in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive background in Lean Manufacturing and Process Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans for production.
• Drive performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

CRM software

Job description

Executive Recruiting Manager, Corestaff Services

Hiring (GM) General Manager to lead a multimillion-dollar Manufacturing Company. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, plant and building maintenance, training and supervision of staff, and focus on continuous improvement in all areas. We’re looking for a true Lean Manufacturing champion who can drive operational excellence, cultivate a culture of accountability, and align teams around clear KPIs and performance goals.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Location

Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

Compensation

$160k-$200k annualized base (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic operational plans aligned with company mission and objectives for the Plastic Injection Molding segment.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement: Drive performance metrics, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites. Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize output.
• Customer Success: Attend customer meetings, help foster customer relationships.
• Financial Management: Own and optimize the segment's P&L performance, with a strategic focus on cost control, quality assurance, and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, accountable team. Foster a performance-driven and relationship-based culture, developing talent and enhancing team.
• Stakeholder & Customer Relationships: Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with leadership, key customers, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth and ensure compliance.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Oversee and ensure consistency and excellence in our complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure stringent compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ITAR, DFAR’s, NIST, CMMC2, ISO9001 to uphold the company’s legal and ethical standards.
• Resource Optimization: Effectively manage all resources to maximize production output and minimize waste across operations.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Mechanical, Material, and Electrical Engineering with a concentration on at least one of these. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L over $20M within a plastic injection molding or related manufacturing industry location or division, budgets, and financial performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive background in Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma certification).
• Proven experience with high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems, CRM software, and other business management tools. Experience with IQMS is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead effectively with high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off.
• Company also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing