Area General Manager

Why IPS?

If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work-if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

Benefits:

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* 401k Employer Match

* Bonus Incentives

* Extensive Training & Career Development Programs

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Medical, Dental and Vision plans

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* And more!

Base Pay: $185,000 - $225,000 Annually

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

The Area General Manager (AGM) is accountable for driving safety, operational excellence, profitability, sales growth, and customer satisfaction by utilizing the IPS Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS). The role oversees the site's core operations, including in-shop motor repair, new motor manufacturing, field service, and overall business performance across the region. As the senior leader, the AGM builds and develops high-performing teams, fosters a culture grounded in the IPS values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, and uses a servant leadership approach to drive employee engagement, continuous improvement, and sustainable business growth.

Sales & Customer Service - Responsible for setting sales strategy and directing execution for the Sales function for the IPS location's Sellers. Ensure optimal customer problem resolution resulting in an "Unmatched Customer Experience".

Operations - Responsible for managing shop and field operations; hire, train and evaluate new employees, determine optimal organization design and assess the performance of the business against the business's goals and plans.

Continuous Improvement - Responsible for leading all aspects of the CIPS program - making it the way we work at the location. Entails an operating philosophy of moving decision making down to the lowest level possible and empowering employees to use data and visual management to make decisions that eliminate waste.

Financials - Responsible for the development of business strategy, annual operating plan (AOP) and tactical execution to reach objectives. Proactively monitor key financial, sales, cost, operating, and customer service trends and course correct as required.

Safety - Responsible for maintaining an environment in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.

Quality - Responsible for development and compliance with the IPS quality management system. Ensure compliance to ISO standards along with industry and customer specifications to drive an Unmatched Customer Experience. Drive training and execution to standard work instruction and mature the location's current systems.

AGMs are problem solvers who work to overcome the obstacles that may prevent the business from reaching its goals.

* Strong communication skills with all stakeholders from Executive Management to shop personnel to customers.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams' members and optimize all resources.

* Identify and act on industry, market, and Service Center trends using data analysis to correct issues and capture opportunities.

* Demonstrate management skills such as leadership, planning, and organization, resource and talent management.

* Self-aware learner with emotional intelligence to help those around them.

* Leverage best practice to advance facility skills and knowledge.

* Analyze financial data to optimize operational and sales efforts.

* Apply Organization Design practices to optimize structure and enable growth.

* Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence.

* Driver for results - insists on excellence in all facets of the business.

* Develop and maintain key customer relationships.

* Excellent verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills.

* Ability to lead and develop effective cross functional teams in a matrix organization.

* Demonstrated technical acumen to manage complex asset repair business with diverse customer segments and multiple product lines.

* Walk the talk on IPS values and be a Servant Leader to remove obstacles, develop the team, meet performance objectives and improve the business.

Qualifications and Competencies:

* BA/BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related technical degree

* Entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize projects by delegating appropriately

* 7 years of combined experience in general management or operations in an industrial services business in the rotating equipment segment

* 3 years of Lean Manufacturing or 6-Sigma problem solving skills

* 5 years of experience managing large-scale projects

* Combined 10 years of experience associated with these disciplines

* Background experience with motor repair and application considered a plus

* MBA and Lean Certification is a plus

You'll thrive at IPS if you...

* Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.

* Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.

* Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.

* Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

* Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.

* Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

Who We Are:

At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.

When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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