General Manager

Our client is an established commercial heat treating company operating a network of plants across the U.S. They serve a broad range of manufacturing customers and are known for quality, reliability, and technical expertise in thermal processing. They're seeking a General Manager to lead one of their plants and drive both operational and financial performance.

The Role

The General Manager has full ownership of the plant, including P&L responsibility, production, equipment, quality, safety, and people across all shifts. This leader runs the business day to day, partners with business development on growth, and builds a strong, quality-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the plant P&L and deliver against the annual financial plan, including pre-tax profit, equipment utilization, and organic sales growth
• Manage working capital within the plant budget
• Lead training, planning, scheduling, and day-to-day direction of production and equipment on all shifts
• Partner with the plant’s business development manager on sales efforts, quoting, pricing, and market penetration
• Understand the competitive landscape and position the plant strategically in its market
• Maintain all required safety certifications and at least one recognized quality accreditation for the facility
• Champion safety, health, and environmental compliance and keep the facility clean, organized, and well maintained
• Hire, develop, and retain a productive, quality-oriented workforce through training and mentoring
• Actively develop a successor and support succession planning
• Collaborate with sister plants and corporate staff to share best practices
• Serve as the face of the company to customers, employees, and the local community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience in plant operations, management, finance, metallurgy, quality, safety, or environmental management will be considered
• Thorough knowledge of heat treat processes or a strong manufacturing background
• 5+ years of business management experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Working knowledge of metals, furnaces, and plant equipment capabilities
• P&L ownership and a strong grasp of financial drivers in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and persuasion skills with all levels, including employees, customers, and vendors
• Sound judgment, analytical ability, and solid project management skills
• Proven ability to motivate and lead people and perform well under pressure
• Comfortable with computers and common business software