Are you ready for a career where your decisions leave a lasting mark? Leverage your manufacturing leadership experience in a contract manufacturing role that offers the opportunity to shape operations and drive meaningful results. You’ll start earning $185,000+ annually, with strong bonus potential while thriving in a collaborative environment that values your initiative, creativity, and impact on the organization’s growth and success.

Our client in the greater Milwaukee, WI area is seeking a General Manager to join their team.

Requirements:

At least 10 years in manufacturing operations and 5 years in a leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Electro-Mechanical Assembly Experience Preferred.

Why Join the Team:

Excellent Compensation: Start earning $185,000+ annually, based on experience and qualifications, plus strong bonus potential!
Incredible Benefits: Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, and more.
Great Work Environment: Join a workplace where collaboration, respect, and camaraderie make every day productive and rewarding.
Make an Impact: Step into a leadership role where your initiative and creativity are valued, giving you the opportunity to shape operations, influence strategy, and drive meaningful results that leave a lasting mark on the organization’s growth and success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Division Leadership:

Coordinates activities of departments such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, maintenance, finance and Administration to effect operational efficiency and economy.
Manage and develop team members, including performance evaluations, career development planning, compensation structure design and implementation, and goal setting.

Sales Leadership:

Lead the sales strategy for the division including business development, account management and customer retention.
Interpret customer technical specifications and contract manufacturing requirements to develop competitive and compelling proposals.
Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and long-term agreements that effectively balance customer needs with divisional profitability.

Strategic & Financial:

Maintain full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
Establish and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
Develop and execute strategic plans that drive sustainable growth, expansion, and competitive positioning.

Operations & Lean Manufacturing:

Promote and support operations with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ensure production efficiency, cost control, and on-time delivery in alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with industry and customer specific quality standards under ISO 9001
Proactively manage operational risk, including supply chain variability, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: From $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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