General Manager

Location: Greater Chicago Illinois area

A privately held global leader in the automotive and industrial fastener market is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee a large manufacturing facility.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in an environment of accountability and translates strategy into measurable results on the plant floor.

The General Manager will have full P&L responsibility and oversee production quality maintenance engineering and logistics. This leader will set operational priorities while remaining visible and engaged with employees customers and corporate partners.

• Lead plant operations: Oversee production quality maintenance engineering and logistics with full responsibility for facility performance and profitability.
• Drive operational excellence: Establish and execute priorities focused on safety quality equipment utilization labor efficiency productivity and financial results.
• Lead from the floor: Maintain a visible hands-on leadership presence address issues promptly and hold teams accountable.
• Strengthen customer relationships: Build trust and credibility with Tier 1 automotive customers by consistently meeting quality delivery and service requirements.
• Advance continuous improvement: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity reduce costs and strengthen margins.
• Develop a high-performing team: Coach leaders and employees while promoting safety teamwork accountability and engagement.
• Solve problems collaboratively: Partner across departments to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Represent the facility: Serve as the operational representative with customers auditors and corporate leadership maintaining a thorough understanding of operations and financial performance.

• Bachelors degree in engineering operations management a technical discipline or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in plant management or manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with Tier 1 automotive customers including meeting their operational quality and delivery requirements.
• Small to midsize company experience preferred.
• Fastener industry experience preferred; a background combining fastener and chemical industry experience is especially desirable.
• ERP system experience; Plex preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop a disciplined accountable team.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively across departments with customers and within a global organization.

• Base salary: Starting at $150000 based on experience.
• Bonus: 20% based on achieving financial targets.
• Phone allowance: $100 per month paid through payroll.
• Car allowance: $700 per month paid through payroll.

Available beginning on the first day of employment:

• Health dental and vision insurance.
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Ancillary coverage options including accident hospital and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays; calendar provided upon hire.

Additional benefits:

• 401(k) and company matching with eligibility after 60 days of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement with eligibility after 90 days of employment.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.