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General Manager | Walker, MI
Salary Range: $132,000 - $183,000 depending on experience
Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in general manager? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Walker, seeking experienced General Managers to strengthen their teams.
We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
The Opportunity
We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Walker that are seeking skilled General Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production targets and business growth.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
- Lead and mentor a team of department managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with sales and R&D to align production with market demands and new product development.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated success in P&L management and financial acumen
- Proven ability to implement and optimize Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams
- Experience with regulatory compliance and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Experience with ERP system implementation or optimization
- Demonstrated success in fostering a strong safety culture
- Fluency in a second language relevant to the workforce or customer base
Job Titles That Should Apply
General Manager, GM, Operations Manager, Business Unit Head, Managing Director, Regional Manager, Executive Director, Branch Manager, Store Manager, District Manager
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Required Skills:
• Resume
• Safety Regulations
• Offers
• Lean Six Sigma
• Support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Development
• Operational Excellence
• Six Sigma
• Operations
• Quality Management
• Waste
• Cost Control
• ERP
• Key Performance Indicators
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Product Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• R
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Budgeting
• Regulations
• Preparation
• Engineering
• Business
• Leadership
• Sales
• Management
Salary Package:
$ 132,00
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