Revere Plastics Systems

General Manager

Revere Plastics Systems$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or equivalent work experience (20+ years manufacturing leadership experience).
  • 10-15 years of operations management experience in the highly engineered, plastic injection molding industry with P&L responsibility.
  • Proven track record as a people leader with strong business acumen and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude.
  • Experience in leading complex transformational changes.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and belief in its principles.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant.
  • Drive manufacturing policies based on lean concepts to support business strategy.
  • Establish and ensure best practices for plant performance, in line with quality and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with corporate sales team to identify and initiate sales opportunities.
  • Guide and coach team members to help them succeed in their roles, including HR functions like hiring and performance appraisals.

Benefits

  • Supportive corporate culture focused on strategic growth.
  • Emphasis on leadership development and operational excellence.
  • Opportunities for transformational project leadership and driving change.
  • Focus on achieving zero defects and maintaining high safety standards.
Full Job Description
General Manager

Revere Plastics Systems is seeking a General Manager to lead our Ankeny, Iowa manufacturing facility-a key site with strong fundamentals, a committed team, and significant runway for performance and growth. This is more than a plant leadership role. It is an opportunity to own a business, lead a team through continued transformation, and directly shape results across operations, culture, and commercial performance.

If you're a passionate, manufacturing leader who thrives in environments where you can make decisions, build teams, and drive change, this role is built for you.

The Opportunity
  • Full P&L ownership of a ~$10-12M manufacturing operation
  • Lead a 40-person, 3-shift operation with diverse manufacturing processes
  • Drive measurable impact across:
    • EBITDA and cost performance
    • Safety and operational execution
    • Customer satisfaction and growth
  • Step into a role with high visibility and autonomy, partnering directly with executive leadership

You won't inherit a broken plant-you'll build on a strong foundation and take it to the next level.

What You'll Do -

Lead the Business
  • Own plant performance across financial, operational, and customer metrics
  • Drive annual operating plans, forecasting, and performance reviews

Make timely, data-driven decisions that balance business needs and customer expectations

Build and Develop a Winning Team
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team
  • Build a strong succession pipeline, including future plant leadership

Create alignment across shifts and functions through visible, engaged leadership

Shape the Culture
  • Foster a people-first, high-accountability culture built on Revere's 4Es (Energy, Energize, Edge, Execute)
  • Eliminate barriers and create a unified, collaborative team environment

Lead with presence on the floor, building trust at all levels

Drive Operational Excellence
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency
  • Deliver results across key KPIs:
    • Safety
    • Cost and productivity (DLE)
    • Customer performance
    • Inventory and CI savings
  • Ensure disciplined execution of the Revere Business System

Strengthen Customer Relationships
  • Own customer performance, including delivery, quality, and scorecards
  • Partner with commercial teams on growth opportunities and new business

Serve as a visible leader with key customers

Location

Ankeny, Iowa (Greater Des Moines area)
  • One of the fastest-growing regions in the state
  • Strong community, great quality of life, and access to top talent


Who This Role Is Perfect For
  • A Plant Manager/Operations Manager ready for their first GM role, or
  • A General Manager looking for true ownership and the ability to build and lead


Requirements

What We're Looking For

Experience
  • 7-10+ years in manufacturing, with 3-5+ years in plant or operations leadership
  • Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with P&L ownership or strong financial accountability
  • Background in plastics, automotive, or similar industries preferred


Leadership Profile

You are:
  • A hands-on leader who is visible, accessible, and engaged
  • A builder of teams and culture, not just an operator
  • A change agent who thrives in environments with opportunity to improve and grow

Comfortable making decisions and holding teams accountable

Capabilities
  • Strong operational and financial acumen
  • Experience driving continuous improvement / Lean initiatives
  • Ability to influence across all levels-from shop floor to executive leadership

Proven ability to build trust across a diverse workforce

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred

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