General Manager

General Manager PositionA confidential, industry-leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced General Manager in Clark County, IL area to lead a high-performing sheet metal manufacturing operation in the Agriculture Industry. This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead business growth, and develop world-class manufacturing teams in a highly engineered fabrication environment.We are looking for a proven manufacturing executive with extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, metal forming, welding, fabrication, paint systems, and operational leadership. The successful candidate will possess strong business acumen, exceptional people leadership skills, full P&L Ownership, and a demonstrated history of improving manufacturing performance through Lean principles and strategic execution.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive leadership for all manufacturing operations with full P&L responsibilityLead Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Continuous Improvement teamsDrive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement (CI), Operational Excellence, and KPI managementImprove productivity, throughput, OEE, OTIF delivery, inventory accuracy, quality, and profitabilityPartner with Engineering to improve manufacturability, product launches, automation, and manufacturing processesDevelop high-performing leadership teams through coaching, accountability, and succession planningChampion employee engagement, workplace safety, quality systems, and operational disciplineManage budgets, forecasting, capital expenditures, cost reduction initiatives, and strategic planningBuild scalable systems to support company growth over the next 3–5 yearsServe as executive contact for major customer issues and strategic business initiativesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent executive manufacturing experience10–20+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership5–10+ years leading managers across multiple functional departmentsProven success managing manufacturing facilities with 100+ employees (or equivalent)Full P&L ownership and financial management experienceStrong budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and cost management skillsDemonstrated change management and organizational growth experienceNon-Negotiable Manufacturing ExperienceCandidates must have significant experience in sheet metal manufacturing and engineered fabrication environments, including:Sheet Metal FabricationCNC MachiningMetal FormingWelding/FabricationManufacturing EngineeringProcess EngineeringPaint Line OperationsPowder CoatingLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementFabrication Shop LeadershipPreferred Industry BackgroundAgricultural Equipment ManufacturingHeavy Industrial ManufacturingMetal FabricationStructural SteelWhy You'll Want This OpportunityExecutive leadership role with significant influence on company strategyCompetitive compensation of $160,000–$190,000 plus bonusStrong benefits packageStable, growing manufacturing organizationOpportunity to lead expansion and operational growthCollaborative executive leadership teamHigh-impact role with visibility across the organizationInterested?For confidential consideration or to learn more, please contact:Alana Seddon Executive Search Consultant | Manufacturing gpac (Growing People and Companies)Email: View email address on click.appcast.io inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.