General Manager

Quantum Advanced Engineering Plastics; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineered plastics is seeking a General Manager to oversee their manufacturing operations in Newark, Delaware. This role involves strategic leadership across sales, manufacturing, and finance, driving growth and ensuring product quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and a strong background in extrusion processes. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the plastics industry, offering competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Background in extrusion or high-performance plastics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all departments.
• Manage plant operations: extrusion, production planning, quality, and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're hiring a General Manager to lead our manufacturing operation in Newark, Delaware , specializing in the extrusion of high-performance plastics for precision-machined components. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role responsible for driving performance across sales, manufacturing, and finance .

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all departments: Sales, Manufacturing, and Accounting
• Manage plant operations: extrusion, production planning, quality, and logistics
• Drive business growth through customer engagement and market development
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and cost control
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and safety

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Background in extrusion or high-performance plastics (PEEK, PPS, Ultem, etc.)
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams and delivering results
• Strong grasp of financial management and operational KPIs
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA a plus)
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing tools

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-impact operation at the forefront of engineered plastics
• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Relocation assistance available

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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