General Manager

General Manager


At Utilimaster, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Kansas City, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.


The General Manager provides full business unit leadership with complete P&L accountability. This role drives strategic growth, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results for the division. The GM integrates sales, manufacturing, and supply chain, and supports functions to deliver profitable performance and long-term market competitiveness.


Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for the business unit, including revenue, margin, and cost performance. Job Description Director of Operations 02/2026
• Develop and execute multi-year strategic and annual operating plans.
• Lead integrated cross-functional teams across sales, manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions.
• Drive pricing strategy and margin discipline across the business unit.
• Improve operational efficiency, output alignment, and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen key customer and market relationships to support growth objectives.
• Drive working capital performance and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Oversee ERP and system integration initiatives supporting business scalability.
• Establish performance expectations and hold leadership team accountable for results.
• Promote operational excellence, governance compliance, and continuous improvement of culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 12-15+ years progressive executive leadership experience in a manufacturing-driven business.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures including strong working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing
• Experienced in leading a diverse team from multiple disciplines and improve their overall performance
• Sales and service experience, preferably in a sector that depends on public funding
• Strongly preferred: Familiar with specialty/agricultural/construction/heavy truck vehicle production
• Proven full P&L ownership with demonstrated success driving revenue growth and margin performance.
• Experience leading integrated business units across operations, sales, and supply chain functions.
• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and organizational leadership capabilities

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays

Aebi Schmidt i s an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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