General Manager – Renewable Energy Plant (P&L, Lean)

StaffBright; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Succession plan

Growth opportunities

Direct impact

Leadership role

Job summary

StaffBright seeks a seasoned General Manager to own and optimize a Valdosta, GA manufacturing facility. You will lead a diverse leadership team, drive profitability, and advance lean initiatives while partnering with customers and suppliers to ensure top-quality delivery.

The role demands 15+ years in manufacturing leadership, P&L accountability, and a track record of transforming operations with automation and cost discipline.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership across a manufacturing operation.
• Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and budgetary controls.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing and automation.
• Automotive and/or battery manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Master's degree in business administration, management, finance, or another relevant discipline

Responsibilities

• Own the business: take full P&L responsibility for the facility, driving revenue, profitability, cost control, and overall business performance.
• Lead the operation: oversee all aspects of the manufacturing facility, including operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and people.
• Build high-performing teams: lead and develop key functional managers while establishing clear goals, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive growth and innovation: identify opportunities to improve efficiency, leverage automation, implement lean manufacturing principles, and invest in new technology.
• Partner with customers: build strong customer and supplier relationships while ensuring exceptional quality, delivery, and service.
• Shape the future: evaluate and make strategic decisions around capital investments, infrastructure, equipment, and talent.
• Develop the organization: lead hiring, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Set the vision: communicate the facility’s strategy, goals, and results while creating alignment across the organization.
• Represent the company: serve as a key representative within the local business and community.

Skills

P&L management

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Automation experience

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Communication

MS Office

Education

MBA

Job description

StaffBright seeks a seasoned General Manager to own and optimize a Valdosta, GA manufacturing facility. You will lead a diverse leadership team, drive profitability, and advance lean initiatives while partnering with customers and suppliers to ensure top-quality delivery.

The role demands 15+ years in manufacturing leadership, P&L accountability, and a track record of transforming operations with automation and cost discipline.