Vice President / General Manager

AMRON, A DIVISION OF AMTEC CORPORATION; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMRON, A DIVISION OF AMTEC CORPORATION in Wisconsin seeks a Vice President / General Manager to lead a metal parts manufacturing site, direct P&L, and shape growth strategies. The role requires building a trusted, results-driven leadership team and aligning operations with the company’s strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will unify production, quality, engineering, and sales, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, ensure OSHA compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Experience in metal parts manufacturing.
• Engineering or Business undergraduate degree; MBA a plus.
• Proven track record leading and managing a business entity with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to manage budgets and lead teams to objective attainment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: set long-term goals and align production with commercial objectives.
• Financial & P&L Management: own the operational budget and drive unit profitability.
• Operational Excellence: implement Lean or Six Sigma to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Compliance & Safety: enforce OSHA and industry regulations (EPA, ITAR, ISO).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: lead sales, supply chain, HR, and engineering to hit delivery targets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Analytical

Financial acumen

Communicator

Change leadership

Self-directed

Action-oriented

Executive presence

Small business mindset

Education

Engineering or Business undergraduate degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Vice President / General Manager is a multi-dimensional position, reporting to the NDC President, responsible for leading a metal parts manufacturing business, directing overall site operations, P&L financial performance, and company growth strategies. The successful candidate will be a visible, engaged leader who builds trust through integrity, professionalism, accountability, and collaboration. This individual must be equally comfortable leading through operational challenges, developing people, making difficult decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Set long-term business goals, align production with commercial objectives, build and develop a high-performing leadership team while overseeing multiple departments.
• Financial & P&L Management: Own the operational budget, manage capital expenditures (CapEx), and drive unit profitability.
• Operational Excellence: Implement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to maximize throughput, optimize output, and minimize waste.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols (OSHA) and industry-specific regulations (such as EPA, ITAR, and ISO standards).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Strategically lead sales, supply chain, human resources, and engineering teams to meet delivery targets.

Direct Reports:

• Leadership staff to include Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, HR, and Finance

Qualifications:

• 15+ years progressive manufacturing leadership
• Experience in metal parts manufacturing
• Engineering or Business undergraduate degree; MBA a plus
• A successful track record in leading and managing a business entity, including functional leadership and P&L responsibility
• Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations on strategic initiatives
• Ability to function in a small business environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, set goals, and lead teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Leadership – builds trust across all levels
• Strategic – can understand ‘the big picture’ and exercise good business judgment
• Problem solver – can structure, break down, and solve complex business issues
• Analytical – can analyze and draw conclusions from large and/or complex data
• Financial acumen – understands financial analysis / working knowledge of financial statements
• Communicator – can synthesize ideas and thinking for sharing with others
• Change Leadership – Leads organizational growth, builds alignment, communicates effectively
• Self-directed – can manage his / her own work in a fast-changing environment
• Action-oriented – can effectively translate ideas / discussions into actions, often doing work directly
• Executive Presence – Represents the company with: Customers, Government Agencies, Suppliers, Corporate Leadership
• Small business environment/culture – can work and manage without excessive rules, complex processes, and large staffs that make actions slow and difficult. Able to wear many hats when needed.Willing to take on the hot issues of the day and work them to a conclusion without relying on a fully loaded support staff.