General Manager

StaffBright; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Succession plan

Growth opportunities

Direct impact

Leadership role

Job summary

StaffBright seeks a seasoned General Manager to own and optimize a Valdosta, GA manufacturing facility. You will lead a diverse leadership team, drive profitability, and advance lean initiatives while partnering with customers and suppliers to ensure top-quality delivery.

The role demands 15+ years in manufacturing leadership, P&L accountability, and a track record of transforming operations with automation and cost discipline.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership across a manufacturing operation.
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and budgetary controls.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing and automation.
• Automotive and/or battery manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Master's degree in business administration, management, finance, or another relevant discipline

Responsibilities

• Own the business: take full P&L responsibility for the facility, driving revenue, profitability, cost control, and overall business performance.
• Lead the operation: oversee all aspects of the manufacturing facility, including operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and people.
• Build high-performing teams: lead and develop key functional managers while establishing clear goals, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive growth and innovation: identify opportunities to improve efficiency, leverage automation, implement lean manufacturing principles, and invest in new technology.
• Partner with customers: build strong customer and supplier relationships while ensuring exceptional quality, delivery, and service.
• Shape the future: evaluate and make strategic decisions around capital investments, infrastructure, equipment, and talent.
• Develop the organization: lead hiring, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Set the vision: communicate the facility’s strategy, goals, and results while creating alignment across the organization.
• Represent the company: serve as a key representative within the local business and community.

Skills

P&L management

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Automation experience

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Communication

MS Office

Education

MBA

Job description

Our client, a globally recognized and stable leader in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a strong General Manager to oversee their operation in Valdosta, Georgia. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing executive who is ready to take full ownership of a facility’s performance, lead a talented leadership team, and help guide a growing organization into its next phase.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own the business: Take full P&L responsibility for the facility, driving revenue, profitability, cost control, and overall business performance.
• Lead the operation: Oversee all aspects of the manufacturing facility, including operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and people.
• Build high-performing teams: Lead and develop key functional managers while establishing clear goals, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive growth and innovation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, leverage automation, implement lean manufacturing principles, and invest in new technology.
• Partner with customers: Build strong customer and supplier relationships while ensuring exceptional quality, delivery, and service.
• Shape the future: Evaluate and make strategic decisions around capital investments, infrastructure, equipment, and talent.
• Develop the organization: Lead hiring, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Set the vision: Communicate the facility’s strategy, goals, and results while creating alignment across the organization.
• Represent the company: Serve as a key representative within the local business and community.

What We Need From You

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across a manufacturing operation.
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and budgetary controls.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing and automation.
• Automotive and/or battery manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Master's degree in business administration, management, finance, or another relevant discipline

The Perks

• Exceptional 7% 401(k) match plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Built-in succession plan: The current General Manager is retiring and will work directly with the incoming leader to ensure a thorough and successful transition.
• Join a company on the rise: The organization has been experiencing significant national growth, doubling in size while continuing to invest heavily in new technology and capabilities.
• Make a visible impact: This is an opportunity to step into a true business leadership role where your decisions will directly influence the facility’s growth, profitability, culture, and future.
• Lead through transformation: Help shape the next chapter of a growing manufacturing operation with the resources and momentum to continue expanding.

StaffBright – Who We Are

• StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.