General Manager

Brunton International LLC; Riverton (WY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Descripción de la vacante

Brunton is seeking an on-site General Manager to lead production and business operations in Riverton. The role partners with owners to drive sustainable growth, improve productivity, recruit and retain staff, and maximize profits while upholding quality and compliance.

The candidate will oversee departments from production to finance, drive continuous improvement, and manage budgets. The company values a team-driven, positive work environment with a long heritage in the industry.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field.
• 5 years of cross-functional managerial experience in manufacturing.
• 5 years of experience in small manufacturing operations with lean principles.
• Proven leadership of multiple teams and achievement of goals.
• Understanding of financial budgeting and reporting; ERP familiarity.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate across departments to optimize the production path from supply chain to shipping.
• Design workflows to maximize efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles in production design and layout.
• Lead continuous improvement culture and drive quality control.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cross-functional management

Lean manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing/Science

Herramientas

NetSuite

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Brunton is seeking an on-site leader for its full range of production and business operations. The General Manager will work closely with Brunton’s owners to create and implement strategies that enable sustainable growth, improve productivity, maximize profits, recruit and retain talented staff, and achieve key goals across all areas.

Brunton compasses and pocket transits have been manufactured in Riverton for over 50 years and are used by field professionals and outdoor enthusiasts all around the world, setting the global gold standard for quality, reliability, and precision. Brunton employees are part of a 130-year heritage, and they take immense pride in their work. Brunton is a woman-owned small business that fosters a team atmosphere and positive working environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION

• Coordinate across departments to create a smooth and optimized path from supply chain to production to shipping in order to ensure timely customer delivery and enable growth
• Design and coordinate effective workflows that maximize efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks
• Implement lean manufacturing principles into production design and floor layout
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage an effective quality control program that minimizes errors, defects, and waste
• Maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines

PERSONNEL

• Oversee direct reports (management team) and mentor department leads to effectively manage their teams
• Keep teams accountable to responsibilities and goals
• Assist Production Manager in implementing effective processes and documentation for production staff onboarding and training
• Drive employee engagement through performance and cross-training incentives

FACILITY

• Oversee building maintenance, coordinating with Facility Engineer on priorities and timing
• Minimize downtime by implementing systems of proactive machinery maintenance
• Coordinate IT requests with external personnel

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

• Work with CEO/COO to create and manage budgets, control operating expenses, and work towards cost optimization and maximizing profits
• Continually work towards item cost accuracy
• Share NetSuite Administer duties with CEO and work towards optimal utilization of the ERP system

PROCESS & PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT

• Identify and track key performance metrics, establishing methods of communicating weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual status relative to strategic goals
• Help CEO/COO identify areas for improvement, streamlining, procedural change, physical reorganization, and optimal staffing within the bounds of revenue and demand
• Oversee SOP documentation, prioritization, and organization across all teams
• Coordinate product 360 reviews for continual improvement in product design and manufacture
• Work with owners on long-term product development goals and timelines
• Oversee new product development across departments

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related field
• Experience: 5 years of cross-functional managerial experience within a manufacturing setting
• Manufacturing Expertise: 5 years of experience in small manufacturing operations with a deep understanding of systems, processes, and lean manufacturing principles
• Leadership: Proven success leading multiple teams, managing personnel, and achieving goals
• Financial & Business Acumen: Understanding of business financial systems, principles and reporting methods; Ability to create and work within financial budgets
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, presentation, and inter-personal communication skills
• ERP and Database Systems: Familiarity with ERP system structure, capabilities, and limitations – experience with NetSuite a plus; Ability to use Excel spreadsheets, along with other computer proficiencies; Proficiency in data mining, analysis, and presentation