General Manager

Search Masters, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. invites a strategic leader to drive business growth and operational excellence. You will develop strategies, manage budgets, and guide cross-functional teams across manufacturing, distribution, and service to achieve performance targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety compliance, and workforce development, with KPI tracking and capital planning to sustain profitability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management or general management role.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or service environments.
• Demonstrated success in operational improvement and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Evaluate market trends, competitive conditions, and growth opportunities.
• Lead organizational planning and change management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Operational improvement

Job description

• Company has 50 years of industry experience!
• Strong internal culture with advancement opportunities!
• Team environment with long term employees!

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Establish annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Evaluate market trends, competitive conditions, and growth opportunities.
• Lead organizational planning and change management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operating expenses.
• Ensure achievement of profit and loss (P&L) objectives.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining service, quality, and safety standards.
• Review capital expenditure requests and investment opportunities.

Operations Management

• Direct day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Lead operational improvement projects and process standardization efforts.
• Manage business continuity and risk mitigation activities.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Support business development and revenue growth initiatives.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify market opportunities.
• Resolve significant customer concerns and escalation issues.

Talent Management

• Lead, coach, and develop management teams and department leaders.
• Establish workforce planning and succession planning programs.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure effective goal setting.
• Support recruitment, retention, and employee relations initiatives.

Safety and Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and industry regulations.
• Lead efforts related to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as required.

Manufacturing-Specific Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Oversee production planning, scheduling, quality systems, maintenance, and supply chain performance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capacity planning and capital equipment investments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA, and other applicable standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management or general management role.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or service environment.
• Demonstrated success in operational improvement and organizational leadership.