General Manager - Manufacturing

Job Title: General Manager — Light Manufacturing Company Location: Bronx, New York (onsite) The Company: We’re a small, well established and privately owned light industrial fabrication and manufacturing company serving packaging, furniture, insulation, and specialty markets and we are getting ready to make a big change. The Role We're looking for a new General Manager of Operations. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the plant: from the moment raw materials come through the door to the second finished goods ship out and get delivered. Here is what makes this role different: we're looking to build something big, and we’re looking to build quickly. The right person for this role isn't just an operator; they're a true builder. A problem-solver who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and create solutions, a leader who earns trust on the floor just as easily as they collaborate with the executive team, someone who can set the strategy and then go make it happen. This role is the bridge between the production floor and our leadership team, and you'll shape how we operate, how our people grow, and how we scale. If you are the driven leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and always finds a way, then this is the role for you. What You'll Own Run the Facility. You're the senior decision-maker on-site. When things get challenging, you're the one who figures it out. You'll provide operational oversight across all operations. You'll establish SOPs, build production schedules, drive throughput targets, maintain inventory and continuously sharpen how we operate. Lead People Building a strong team culture is at the core of this role. You'll recruit, develop, and retain a workforce and create an environment where accountability and recognition go hand in hand. Our hourly workforce is the backbone of this operation, and how you show up for them defines everything. Own the Numbers. This is a full P&L role. You'll manage production costs, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and capital planning. You'll partner closely with the senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and period-end reporting, and you'll regularly present facility performance. You find ways to drive savings without compromising quality, safety, or people. Operations Management. You'll oversee raw material procurement planning, inventory controls, production planning, manufacturing and delivery and ensure safety and customer satisfaction are never an afterthought. Who You Are and What You Bring: We're looking for a leader who is genuinely: A scrappy problem-solver. When something breaks at 8am or a key inventory item is backordered, you find a way. You're resourceful, calm under pressure, and put in the time to figure it out. A trust-builder. Your team respects you because you've worked to build trust, not because of your title. You're on the floor, you know people's names, and you follow through on what you say. A strong leader. You set a direction, you get buy-in, and you bring everyone along with energy and conviction. People want to work hard for you because they know you'll do the same for them. Equally at home in a leadership meeting and on the production floor. You can build a spreadsheet in the morning and troubleshoot a production issue in the afternoon. You don't ask your team to do what you’re not willing to do yourself. Built for ambiguity. We’re looking to grow fast and not everything is figured out yet. You see that as an exciting opportunity where the future is limitless. You bring: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required. Master's degree (MBA or MS) is a plus. Equivalent combinations of relevant experience and education will definitely be considered. 5–10 years of progressive plant or manufacturing operations leadership, with at least 3 years in a senior role with full P&L accountability. Prior manufacturing industry exp…

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