General Manager

Executive Recruiting Manager, Corestaff Services Hiring (GM) General Manager to lead a multimillion-dollar Manufacturing Company. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, plant and building maintenance, training and supervision of staff, and focus on continuous improvement in all areas. We’re looking for a true Lean Manufacturing champion who can drive operational excellence, cultivate a culture of accountability, and align teams around clear KPIs and performance goals. Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Location Mt. Laurel, New Jersey Compensation $160k-$200k annualized base (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data). Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic operational plans aligned with company mission and objectives for the Plastic Injection Molding segment. Performance & Continuous Improvement: Drive performance metrics, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites. Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize output. Customer Success: Attend customer meetings, help foster customer relationships. Financial Management: Own and optimize the segment's P&L performance, with a strategic focus on cost control, quality assurance, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, accountable team. Foster a performance-driven and relationship-based culture, developing talent and enhancing team. Stakeholder & Customer Relationships: Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with leadership, key customers, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth and ensure compliance. Manufacturing Excellence: Oversee and ensure consistency and excellence in our complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure stringent compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ITAR, DFAR’s, NIST, CMMC2, ISO9001 to uphold the company’s legal and ethical standards. Resource Optimization: Effectively manage all resources to maximize production output and minimize waste across operations. Education Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Mechanical, Material, and Electrical Engineering with a concentration on at least one of these. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred. Experience 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing or related industry. Demonstrated success managing P&L over $20M within a plastic injection molding or related manufacturing industry location or division, budgets, and financial performance in a manufacturing environment. Extensive background in Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma certification). Proven experience with high-volume, high-mix manufacturing. Experience with ERP systems, CRM software, and other business management tools. Experience with IQMS is a plus. Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead effectively with high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills. Additional Requirements Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% Benefits Offered Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Company also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning Industries Plastics Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr