General Manager (5874)

NextPath Workforce Solutions; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPath Workforce Solutions is seeking a General Manager for our client in St. Petersburg, FL. This onsite direct-hire role leads manufacturing teams, drives profitability, and ensures safety and compliance.

The position offers a base salary of $150,000 to $260,000 plus bonus, depending on experience. Visa sponsorship is not available; only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a multi-product, high-mix environment.
• Background in defense manufacturing or hard tech (e.g., drones, space, military tech).
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational processes and SOPs.
• Customer-facing experience, including interfacing with high-profile clients like Disney or military generals.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, additive manufacturing, or highly technical production settings.
• Strong leadership and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, quality, throughput, and profitability.
• Establish and maintain scalable operating procedures and standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including uptime, throughput, inventory, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams on advanced manufacturing technology implementation.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and inventory.
• Build infrastructure to support future facility expansion.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources, and overall operational performance.
• Transform the facility into a repeatable model for future growth.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

High-mix production

Defense/manufacturing background

Operational excellence

Process improvement

Customer-facing experience

Job description

NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a General Manager to join our client’s team in St. Petersburg, FL. This is an Onsite Direct Hire position.

SALARY: $150,000-$260,000 base + bonus(depending on experience). Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.

Requirements

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a multi-product, high-mix environment
• Background in defense manufacturing or hard tech (e.g., drones, space, military tech)
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational processes and SOPs
• Customer-facing experience, including interfacing with high-profile clients like Disney or military generals
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, robotics, additive manufacturing, or highly technical production settings
• Strong leadership and process improvement skills
• Ability to thrive in startup, scale-up, or high-growth environments

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, quality, throughput, and profitability
• Establish and maintain scalable operating procedures and standards
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including uptime, throughput, inventory, and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams on advanced manufacturing technology implementation
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and inventory
• Build infrastructure to support future facility expansion
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Manage budgets, resources, and overall operational performance
• Transform the facility into a repeatable model for future growth

Nextpath Workforce Solutions

NextPath is a strategic talent partner connecting skilled professionals with organizations driving innovation and growth. Our recruiting team brings more than 80 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions that align the right talent with the right opportunities. We work with leading companies across the country, offering flexible engagement models including contract, project-based, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer