Multi-site Manufacturing General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Confidential Client | Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations | Leadership Opportunity

This role is based on-site in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and will provide leadership across multiple nearby manufacturing operations.

Our client, a well-established industrial manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operational and financial performance of a multi-site manufacturing business.

This executive leadership role is responsible for driving profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety, quality, productivity, and leadership development. The successful candidate will be a highly visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategic business leadership with day-to-day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Lead overall performance across multiple manufacturing operations
• Own P&L performance, profitability, labor efficiency, productivity, and operating results
• Ensure customer expectations are consistently met across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service
• Use operational and financial data to identify issues, drive corrective action, and improve performance
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and business planning

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve throughput, capacity, labor utilization, process flow, and operational efficiency
• Utilize root cause analysis and structured problem solving to drive sustainable improvements
• Strengthen operating systems, processes, and accountability across the organization

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a cross-functional manufacturing leadership team
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Strengthen leadership capability and succession planning
• Partner with Human Resources to attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent

Customer, Safety & Quality Leadership

• Serve as a senior operational partner for current and prospective customers
• Support new business opportunities, capacity planning, and operational assessments
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Drive improvements in quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience with responsibility for operational and financial performance
• Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations
• Experience within metal fabrication, custom manufacturing, job-shop manufacturing, precision manufacturing, or a comparable industrial environment strongly preferred
• Proven P&L management and strong business acumen
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience developing leaders and high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, Finance, or related field preferred