General Manager

General Manager - Automation Manufacturing

Location: Florida
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of custom robotics, assembly, and packaging automation solutions. Serving industries including medical device, life sciences, aerospace, and consumer products, they specialize in building high-performance, labor-saving equipment including robotic systems, machine vision integration, and advanced packaging machinery.

Position Overview


We are seeking a driven and well-rounded General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support long-term growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong business acumen-ideally someone ready for their first P&L responsibility or with some experience managing cross-functional teams.

This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a technical environment and has the financial, operational, and commercial instincts to scale a dynamic manufacturing business. You will oversee operations, engineering, purchasing, sales and project execution, while working closely with the CEO to shape the future of the organization.

Your Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership

• Lead daily operations across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and project delivery
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of custom and standard automation equipment
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and customer satisfaction

2. Financial Accumen

• Manage site-level P&L in collaboration with the CEO and Finance team
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and key financial KPIs
• Identify cost savings and margin improvement opportunities

3. Commercial Oversight

• Help lead and support the cross-functional approach to the market between Sales, Engineering and Operations
• Collaborate with sales and engineering on quoting, pricing strategy, and project scoping
• Support customer negotiations and ensure alignment between project requirements and capabilities
• Build strong relationships with key customers and suppliers

4. Cross-Functional Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across multiple departments
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Ensure clarity of goals, expectations, and performance feedback across teams

5. Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the long-term growth strategy alongside the CEO
• Identify operational investments, resource needs, and organizational improvements to support scaling
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, or partners that enhance market position

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Engineering working with machinery and/or automation equipment
• Strong experience with finance, purchasing, and manufacturing
• 5-8 years of senior leadership experience in a technical environment
• Interest in or readiness for first-time P&L responsibility
• Manufacturing experience in a machine building environment
• Experience in custom automation, machinery, or capital equipment
• Hands-on, industrial engineering/manufacturing project-based experience required

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Preferred (Mechanical or Mechatronic preferred)
• MBA or advanced business training
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, purchasing, production)

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are delivered profitably and on time
• Operational metrics (quality, delivery, margin) are consistently improving
• Internal teams are aligned, engaged, and accountable
• Customers view the company as a trusted and responsive automation partner
• The organization remains an employer of choice

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing leader in automation and robotics
• Work directly with a visionary CEO and leadership team
• Take on a broad leadership role with real impact
• Join a values-driven company focused on innovation, quality, and growth