General Manager - Metal Manufacturing & Operations Leader

Universal Metal Products; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Metal Products in Ohio seeks a General Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Pemberville facility. The role focuses on production, quality, safety, and maintenance, driving efficiency and reliability across departments.

You will set goals, monitor KPIs, and partner with engineering, sales, and service teams to meet customer needs and strategic targets. The ideal candidate has a track record in manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, including team development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong operations management experience in manufacturing, with a focus on production planning, process optimization, and quality assurance.
• Background in engineering or technical environments, ideally involving metal fabrication, precision components, or similar industrial processes.
• Solid business acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and data-driven decision-making to support profitability and growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, customers, and executive leadership.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or similar methodologies is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment and promoting an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Manage departmental leaders, set operational goals, and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and customer service teams to align capabilities with customer requirements.
• Budget management and workforce planning to support growth and resource utilization.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Engineering background

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Job description

Universal Metal Products in Ohio seeks a General Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Pemberville facility. The role focuses on production, quality, safety, and maintenance, driving efficiency and reliability across departments.

You will set goals, monitor KPIs, and partner with engineering, sales, and service teams to meet customer needs and strategic targets. The ideal candidate has a track record in manufacturing leadership, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to