General Manager: High‑Mix Manufacturing & Defense Ops

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 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.