General Manager

Technique is looking for a General Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving business growth, ensuring operational excellence, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. The General Manager will provide overall leadership and direction across all departments including production, sales, finance, HR, and customer service, while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment. Qualifications The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master's preferred) and brings 8 or more years of senior leadership experience, ideally as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Director. They are a proven leader with strong financial acumen, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage change, develop talent, and deliver results across complex, cross‑functional organizations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned operations leader who has stood up and sustained a structured lean operating system in a manufacturing plant. Experience in precision metal fabrication, sheet metal, or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction – Provide overall leadership and direction to the organization, ensuring alignment of company goals with long‑term vision and mission. Develop and implement business strategies – Develop and implement business strategies, operational plans, and performance objectives that drive organizational success. Foster a culture of accountability – Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork throughout the organization. Oversee day‑to‑day operations – Oversee day‑to‑day operations across all departments including production, sales, finance, HR, and customer service. Ensure efficiency and compliance – Ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards across all operations. Optimize processes and resources – Deploy and sustain a structured lean operating system, including leader standard work, tiered daily management, layered accountability, and a regular operating cadence. Continuous Improvement – Lead a consistent kaizen cadence using value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, pull/kanban, and flow to systematically remove waste and improve throughput. Develop and manage budgets – Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions as needed. Lead, coach, and develop managers – Lead, coach, and develop managers and staff to achieve high performance through workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning. Promote a positive workplace culture – Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing escalated issues effectively. Represent the company externally – Represent the company in the community and at industry events as needed, serving as a visible and credible leader. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field (Master's preferred) 8+ years of proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a GM, Plant Manager, or Director Demonstrated experience deploying and sustaining a formal lean management or operating system, not just running isolated kaizen events Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred Manufacturing experience, ideally in precision sheet metal, metal fabrication, aerospace, defense, or a similar environment Strong financial management and business development skills Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and achieve results Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills Knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise levels Minimal travel expected for this position Must be eligible to work in the United States by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship Position Type and Expected Hours This is a full‑time exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Days and hours required may vary. Flexibility is required in all positions. About Technique Technique is a Michigan‑based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high‑speed prototypes, ultra‑low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency‑based manufacturing. Benefits Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) 401(k) Matching Professional Development Referral Program Paid Training On The Job Training Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr