General Manager

Job Description: General Manager

Role Overview

The General Manager (GM) oversees all operational, financial, sales and manufacturing activities for our building material fabrication facility. This role is responsible for leading a team across production, safety, logistics, design engineering, sales and customer service. The GM will maximize plant throughput, maintain strict quality control, and ensure profitability while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Production Efficiency

• Direct daily plant operations across all departments, including scheduling, material handling, fabrication, and shipping.
• Implement production metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and optimize capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and material yield.
• Oversee the manufacturing of specialized building components.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and optimize plant layout.

Financial & Business Management & Sales

• Manage the facility’s Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, operational budgets, capital expenditures (CapEx), and labor costs.
• The GM will be responsible for building long‑term relationships with key accounts throughout the market.
• Partner with the procurement team to optimize inventory levels, manage raw material supply chains and control input costs.
• Analyze market trends and production capacities to support sales strategies and accurate client estimation models.

Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Champion a "Safety First" culture, ensuring absolute compliance with OSHA regulations, local building codes, and environmental laws.

Team Development & Talent Management

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑retention work environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of operational management experience in building material manufacturing, structural component fabrication or a closely related industrial manufacturing environment.
• Financial Acumen: Direct experience managing a facility budget, optimizing P&L, and conducting cost/benefit analyses.
• Leadership Style: Strong communicative and relational skills with a "floor‑first" management approach—balancing strategic office planning with active, visible leadership on the production floor.

Compensation

Base Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

Bonus: $30,000 - $80,000 based on company performance, sales growth and annual profit.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc..

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