Manager, General

ASSA ABLOY; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY seeks a General Manager to lead the Kenosha plant's manufacturing operations on site. The role oversees manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, quality, and cost control while driving safety and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and bring 10–15 years of functional leadership in manufacturing, with Lean and TQPS experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, supply chain, or relevant discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in engineering with a focus on engineering management, design and manufacturing is preferred.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions at the plant including manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing engineering, tooling, maintenance, material control, purchasing, quality assurance and control, and tooling to ensure safety and quality and to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
• Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
• Lead development and management of annual plan, budget, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Act as key contact for customers and local industry groups.
• Manage and direct staff in assigned manufacturing group with a focus on equipment, processes, human resource allocation, cost management, setting priorities, removing roadblocks, and leading through problem identification and resolution, and implementation of short- and long-term corrective actions to manufacturing problems.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Lean principles

TQPS

PMO systems

Engineering management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Manager with previous manufacturing, industrial leadership e xperience needed on-site in Kenosha, WI.

Job Duties

• Lead, plan, and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions at the plant including manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing engineering, tooling, maintenance, material control, purchasing, quality assurance and control, and tooling to ensure safety and quality and to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
• Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
• Lead development and management of annual plan, budget, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Act as key contact for customers and local industry groups.
• Manage and direct staff in assigned manufacturing group with a focus on equipment, processes, human resource allocation, cost management, setting priorities, removing roadblocks, and leading through problem identification and resolution, and implementation of short- and long-term corrective actions to manufacturing problems.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors’ degree in business, engineering, operations management, supply chain, or relevant discipline.
• 10-15 years of relevant functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in engineering with a focus on engineering management, design and manufacturing is preferred.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft suite of products.

Empowerment : You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.

Innovation : You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change.

Integrity : You are results-oriented, reliable, straightforward and value being treated accordingly.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Nearest Major Market: Kenosha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee