General Manager

CiresiMorek; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek seeks a General Manager for a Wichita manufacturing location to drive performance, profitability, and growth. You will align production, quality, inventory, maintenance, and support functions with the business objectives.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, experience with aerospace suppliers, and an MBA or advanced degree. You will lead Lean initiatives to improve throughput, reduce costs, and strengthen the plant's competitive position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing an aerospace supplier operation.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Success driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of business unit performance with an emphasis on profitability, operational execution, and sustainable growth
• Establish a results-oriented operating environment centered around safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer expectations
• Optimize manufacturing, materials, and maintenance activities to improve throughput, reduce operating costs, and strengthen overall plant performance
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve the organization’s competitive position through Lean Manufacturing and process improvement
• Translate financial and operational performance into actionable priorities that improve P&L results and support business objectives

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Prior experience managing an aerospace supplier operation

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Success driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives

The successful General Manager will have responsibility for the performance, profitability, and continued development of the location's manufacturing operations. This leader will ensure production, quality, inventory control, maintenance, and supporting functions are aligned toward business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of business unit performance with an emphasis on profitability, operational execution, and sustainable growth
• Establish a results-oriented operating environment centered around safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer expectations
• Optimize manufacturing, materials, and maintenance activities to improve throughput, reduce operating costs, and strengthen overall plant performance
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve the organization’s competitive position through Lean Manufacturing and process improvement
• Translate financial and operational performance into actionable priorities that improve P&L results and support business objectives

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.