General Manager

General Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Eastern Georgia (On-Site)

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

Position Overview

Our client, an established manufacturer serving the residential construction and housing industry, is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at one of its manufacturing facilities in Eastern Georgia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving business profitability.

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall performance of the facility, including manufacturing operations, financial results, employee development, and alignment between production and sales.

The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing background, a proven ability to lead teams, and the business acumen to balance operational performance with financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations & Performance

• Provide overall leadership and direction for daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and delivery expectations are consistently achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce operating costs, and optimize labor and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, workflow, and overall facility performance.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Financial & Business Management

• Oversee facility financial performance, including operating budgets, production costs, profitability, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with financial and operational leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve margins.
• Develop and execute strategies that support both short-term operating objectives and long-term business growth.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to align production capabilities with customer demand, revenue opportunities, and profitability targets.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the facility's management team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to production leadership, strengthening supervisory capabilities and employee engagement.
• Evaluate organizational structure, staffing, and departmental responsibilities to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Build strong working relationships across manufacturing, sales, finance, and other business functions.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused work environment that encourages professional growth and employee retention.

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Partner with sales and commercial teams to support customer relationships, business growth, and market competitiveness.
• Monitor operational and financial performance to identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Support strategic planning initiatives related to production capacity, resource allocation, and organizational development.
• Ensure manufacturing operations remain aligned with broader business objectives and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial operations.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing manufacturing operations, ideally in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, or comparable leadership position.
• Experience within manufactured housing, modular construction, building products, or related manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading production teams, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing financials, operating budgets, cost management, and profitability.
• Experience working collaboratively with sales and other business functions.
• Proven ability to develop supervisors, build effective leadership teams, and establish organizational accountability.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of approximately $125,000, depending on experience.
• Monthly profit-sharing opportunity.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to lead an established manufacturing operation with significant responsibility and influence over business performance.