Operations GM — Hands-On Leader in Precision Manufacturing

RiseMe; Jackson, Bradford (TN, TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

RiseMe seeks a General Manager to lead a small precision manufacturing operation in Jackson/Bradford, TN. You will own production, purchasing, quality, equipment maintenance, the team, and the P&L, in a player-coach capacity with a team under 20.

You will directly source materials, manage ERP systems, and drive throughput, on-time delivery, and cost control while partnering with finance on inventory valuation and close. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Five+ years leading a manufacturing operation with P&L or full cost accountability.
• Hands-on purchasing experience, including sourcing material and negotiating pricing/terms.
• Proven project management ability, able to build, sequence, fund, and finish a plan.
• Experience in a small-company environment with hands-on leadership on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of under 20 across front office, programming/design, shop floor, and sales/new product development.
• Own the flow of orders through the plant, including job release, sequencing, capacity planning, and labor allocation against promised dates.
• Serve as senior technical contact for key customers, including escalations, expedites, and new part development.
• Personally source raw material, negotiate pricing and terms, issue purchase orders, and manage domestic and international vendor lead times.
• Own the quality system, inspection process, corrective action, scrap, and rework performance; maintain OSHA compliance and safety training.
• Lead ERP implementation with the parent company, including quality control and shop-floor job tracking.

Skills

P&L ownership

Hands-on purchasing

Project management

ERP systems

Strategic leadership

Relocation willingness

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

RiseMe seeks a General Manager to lead a small precision manufacturing operation in Jackson/Bradford, TN. You will own production, purchasing, quality, equipment maintenance, the team, and the P&L, in a player-coach capacity with a team under 20.

You will directly source materials, manage ERP systems, and drive throughput, on-time delivery, and cost control while partnering with finance on inventory valuation and close. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.