General Manager

Position OverviewGeneral Manager – Thunder Jet BoatsUnder the direction of the ABG President, the General Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of Thunder Jet business including manufacturing, engineering, product development, marketing, human resources, finance, customer service and purchasing. The role also ensures safe, effective and efficient operation of the facility. The General Manager must attain or exceed all operational and financial goals for the facility. Responsibilities include quality, cost, delivery, safety, morale and continuous improvement.Essential FunctionsManage and lead a cross‑functional group representing manufacturing, product development, engineering, purchasing, human resources, finance, customer service and marketing.Tactical management of the business planning cycle inclusive of market pricing: forecasting, backlog management, incentive plans, customer visits, quoting and execution of orders sufficient to drive the sales and production plans.Work with sales team and customers to ensure satisfaction with product and service.Generate and execute a business unit strategic and tactical plans.Coordinate and integrate new product development process with defined charters and phase‑gate process.Assist team to resolve issues, remove barriers and create a positive working culture.Effectively manage fiscal sales and marketing budgets.Develop operational and team goals aligned with business and financial plans and lead team to execute them.Create, monitor and maintain production schedules to meet all customer delivery requirements, coordinating schedules across functions and manufacturing areas.Lead & execute plant performance metrics (e.g., productivity), institute processes and metrics to measure and monitor performance and communicate to all levels.Direct materials management activities to ensure optimal parts presentation and inventory levels.Develop operational and facility plans for the short and long term, including capital, human resources and process strategies.Review overall labor and material requirements to minimize costs without jeopardizing necessary functions and customer delivery (and quality) requirements.Create a culture of making problems visible and provide coaching to address problems quickly.Establish and manage budgets and targets for the facility.Champion employee safety, ensuring facility compliance with Brunswick policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.Create and maintain a continuous improvement culture.Achieve or exceed financial goals for the facility.Lead and participate in cost‑reduction activities supporting annual planning targets.Required QualificationsDemonstrated cross‑functional management capability; matrix management experience required.Ability to produce results with dotted‑line reporting relationships.Ability to understand and manage the role and interrelationship of each organizational function.Ability to play a variety of leadership roles; supporting, delegating, coaching and driving as necessary and appropriate.Knowledge and/or experience in operations management.Ability to effectively lead new product development and timely execution.Ability to travel 15%–25% supporting dealers, boat shows and all organizational activities.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Management or related discipline required; MBA preferred.8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility leading a team, preferably as leader of entire operations.Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding.Proven depth of manufacturing experience; VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) experience desired.Experience with OSHA and EPA regulations.Knowledge of USCG, ABYC and NMMA standards beneficial.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.Working knowledge of project management and related software (e.g., Microsoft Project).Outstanding analytical and statistical technical skills required to gather and summarize data to find solutions in product, messaging and services.Technical or professional knowledge of business planning, facility planning and headcount planning required.Ability to build relationships and credibility among key matrixed stakeholders.The anticipated pay range is $129,500.00 – $170,000.00 annually, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account with company contribution, well‑being program, product purchase discounts and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr