General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1964, Spradling International, Inc. is a global leader in high-quality vinyl and surface solutions, with operations across seven countries. The company designs and manufactures innovative products ranging from upholstery vinyl and premium leather alternatives to performance-driven materials for marine, automotive, hospitality, corporate seating, gaming, and general upholstery markets. Through the acquisition of Corinthian LLC, Spradling expanded into specialty flooring solutions for automotive, marine, and other demanding applications, adding decades of expertise in textile development, manufacturing, and fabrication. Together, Spradling and Corinthian are united by a shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and value—delivering resourceful, quality-driven solutions while creating trusted products and meaningful careers employees are proud to build.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The General Manager is responsible for driving the performance, alignment, and execution of operations at the Dalton, GA facility. This role leads through supervisors and functional leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and planning to ensure consistent delivery of production, cost, and service objectives. Working in close partnership with the Director of Operations, the General Manager plays a key role in executing business strategy, improving financial performance, and advancing operational initiatives. This position is designed for a high-performing operations leader ready to take on broader business ownership, with increasing responsibility for financial, strategic, and operational leadership. Over time, the role is expected to evolve into a General Manager role with expanded responsibility across the U.S. operation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Lead all manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Ensure production schedules and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational improvements in labor utilization and flexibility, downtime reduction, process flow and throughput.
• Establish and maintain clear performance metrics, accountability, and execution discipline across all operational areas.

Financial & Cost Performance

• Drive performance against budgeted operational targets, including labor efficiency, material usage, and overall cost control.
• Monitor key cost drivers and lead initiatives to improve operational performance.
• Partner with Finance and the Operations team on forecasting, variance analysis, and cost improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Ensure coordination and alignment across operations, supply chain, quality, planning, and customer-facing functions, including program management, technical functions, and maintenance.
• Align production and material flow with customer demand and business priorities.
• Contribute to RFQ and program execution by ensuring operational feasibility and cost awareness.

Operational Improvement & Initiatives

• Lead execution of key operational initiatives, including labor efficiency, throughput improvements, inventory accuracy, and process discipline with audit readiness.
• Identify systemic issues and drive root-cause problem solving.
• Ensure improvements are embedded into sustainable processes and operating standards.

Quality & Process Discipline

• Ensure compliance with IATF standards and customer specific requirements.
• Lead audit readiness and structured internal and external audit processes.
• Drive closure of corrective actions and systemic improvements.
• Reinforce management review processes ensuring visibility, accountability, and consistent execution.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop supervisors and operational leaders, building accountability at all levels.
• Establish clear expectations around performance, ownership, and execution.
• Develop team capability through coaching, cross-training, skill development, and leadership growth within the organization.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Execution Support

• Support execution of U.S. operational strategy and key business initiatives by translating direction into clear operational plans and measurable results.
• Take on increasing ownership of financial and business performance over time, including expanded involvement in forecasting, planning, and decision-making.

Key Focus Areas (Non-Negotiable Priorities)

The General Manager must consistently maintain visibility and control over:

• Production output, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Cost control and operational discipline.
• Inventory accuracy, aging, and material flow.
• Quality execution and audit readiness.
• Customer delivery performance and responsiveness.
• Leadership capability and team accountability.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational results.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Experience with automotive or regulated quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex operations.