General Manager

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldBridge Partners seeks a General Manager for a manufacturing facility in the United States. You will oversee plant operations, ensure production targets are met, and drive safety and quality while executing business plans.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Business Management, Manufacturing, or Engineering, and 5+ years as Production/Plant Manager in a high-volume plastics environment, with a strong track record in lean, continuous improvement, and P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years as Production Manager or Plant Manager in a high-volume manufacturing operation.
• 5+ years in plastics manufacturing with understanding of color masterbatch, compounding or additives.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for all areas of the plant.
• Hands on participation in defining operational objectives.
• Work with executives to establish budgets and strategic plans for growth and profitability.
• Establish key metrics and hold teams accountable to achieving them.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee quality initiatives and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Oversee safety initiatives and ensure safety training for all employees.
• Oversee capital improvements and plant expansions in line with corporate plans.
• Full P&L responsibility, driving operations to meet budgets and plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Metrics-driven

Continuous improvement

Education

BS in Business Management/Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Our client is an industry leading manufacturer of plastic products in the United States and a globally. The company takes pride in their leadership, their exceptional workforce and their attention to their clients.

The Job Overview

Our Client is seeking a General Manager to oversee the operation of one of their manufacturing facilities. You mission will be to ensure that this facility is running properly, meeting production requirements, maintain overall safety, meeting quality standards and executing the company business plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for all areas of the plant.
• Hands on participation in defining operational objectives.
• Working with company executives and key managers to establish budgets and strategic plans to accomplish corporate objectives for growth and profitability.
• Establish key metrics and hold teams accountable to achieving or exceeding these metrics.
• Establish and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee quality initiatives and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Oversee safety initiatives and ensure all safety procedures are adhered to and all employees are properly trained.
• Oversee capital improvements and plant expansions in accordance with corporate plans and objectives.
• Full P&L responsibility, driving all operations to meet or exceed budgets and strategic plans.

Job Requirements

• A BS degree in Business Management, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar.
• 5 years of experience as a Production Manager or Plant Manager in a high-volume manufacturing operation.
• 5 years of experience in plastics manufacturing with an understanding of color masterbatch, compounding or additives.
• Strong metric-driven personality and methodology, driving the business to continual improvement of key metrics.