We are hiring immediately for an experienced Site General Manager in Mount Pleasant, PA.
The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a production environment in a leadership role. This candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills to effectively lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required and we will consider experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree - An emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.
Job SummaryThe General Manager is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and business performance of the manufacturing facility. This hands-on role oversees multiple departments to ensure alignment with corporate goals and long-term growth.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)
These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Lead and manage all plant functions including production, finance, and administration
- Foster a collaborative and positive working environment that operates with integrity
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive profitability and market share
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Mentor leadership team and foster a culture of accountability, and innovation
- Report performance metrics and strategic updates to corporate leadership
- Ensure compliance with all government regulations and corporate policies
- Leads strategic problem-solving initiatives to accelerate operational improvements
- Set ambitious performance benchmarks to drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
- Responsible for executing high-impact initiatives that directly support and advance core business operations
- Plays a key role in succession planning and in shaping both strategic long-term goals and short-term operational initiatives
- Actively supports investigative processes and collaborates with key stakeholder to resolve critical issues effectively.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements- Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc.
- Regularly required to hear, speak, be articulate, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp, reach, carry, lift, and use manual dexterity.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or other related area.
- 10 years of relevant professional work experience, which includes at least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes.
- Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable Manufacturing and Operations Function.
- Action-oriented and innovative in leading the Manufacturing and Operations Function
- Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan for a 3-6 month time span.
- Demonstrated ability effectively to lead, develop and mentor high performance teams to get results through others.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, write complex reports, detailed business correspondence, policies and procedures.
- Ability to give effective presentations to management, employees, customers and large groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Commitment to high quality standards, customer satisfaction and promoting a safe work environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to travel as needed.
