General Manager, Advanced Manufacturing & Growth

Lightera

Norcross (GA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lightera seeks a General Manager to lead its Norcross, Georgia manufacturing operation, overseeing 24/7 union production and critical capital initiatives. The role requires strong engineering insight paired with proven leadership across large teams.

The successful candidate will balance operational rigor with people leadership, drive safety culture, and deliver strategic improvements within a capital-intensive environment at a premier facility in Norcross.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.
Experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations.
Experience with union manufacturing environments.
Strong Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated capital project leadership.
Strong financial acumen and budget management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Norcross facility's operations.
Champion safety and operational excellence across the site.
Drive strategic planning, process improvements, and capital investments.
Develop and coach a high-performing leadership team with succession planning.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to deploy advanced manufacturing processes.
Align manufacturing metrics with financial objectives and long-term growth.