Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers

Integrated Power Services•Farmington, MN

12d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area General Manager - Distribution Transformers is responsible for leading one of IPS' premier transformer operations, driving profitable growth, and building a world-class manufacturing organization that delivers unmatched customer experience, operational excellence, and industry-leading safety performance in Farmington, MN. This leader is responsible for driving profitable growth by owning full P&L while delivering operational excellence across safety, quality, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee engagement through the IPS operating system (CIPS - Continuous Improvement Process Solution). The AGM provides strategic and operational leadership for the following primary value streams: ● In-shop transformer repair and remanufacturing ● New transformers manufacturing ● Sales/distribution of new and surplus transformers The AGM builds and sustains a culture rooted in the IPS Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit through servant leadership while developing a high-performing organization capable of supporting future growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial services, transformer manufacturing/remanufacturing, or related heavy industrial environments.
7+ years of experience with full operational or general management responsibilities, including Profit & Loss ownership.
Experience leading manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer-facing organizations.
5+ years leading large-scale operational or capital projects.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Demonstrated success leading business transformation and organizational growth.
Strong financial acumen with experience developing budgets, forecasting, and improving operational profitability.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in liquid-filled distribution transformer manufacturing and/or remanufacturing strongly preferred.
Experience with dry-type transformer manufacturing or repair is a plus.
Experience within electrical power equipment, transformers, utility, OEM, or industrial manufacturing industries.
MBA preferred.
Lean Manufacturing Certification or Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term business strategies that position the operation for sustainable and profitable growth.
Understand market dynamics, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
Design and implement strategic initiatives that expand capabilities, improve profitability, and strengthen IPS' market leadership.
Develop business plans aligned with corporate objectives while driving execution across all functional areas.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing CIPS principles to transform the operation into a best-in-class manufacturing and remanufacturing facility.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, waste elimination, visual management, standard work, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
Improve productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Initiate and effectively lead the execution of major CAPEX projects, on-time, on-quality and on-budget.
Empower employees to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve processes.
Establish sales strategies and partner with commercial leadership to grow market share and profitability.
Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships.
Ensure exceptional customer responsiveness and deliver an Unmatched Customer Experience.
Identify market trends and customer needs while aligning operations to support future business growth.
Lead all manufacturing, remanufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, production planning, maintenance, and field support functions.
Drive execution to achieve on-time, on-quality, on-margin, and safe delivery performance.
Manage operational priorities while balancing customer commitments, capacity planning, and financial objectives.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to maximize operational effectiveness.
Lead execution of key operational initiatives and strategic projects that improve customer service, operational performance, profitability, and quality.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver complex manufacturing and remanufacturing initiatives.
Remove organizational barriers that impede execution while promoting accountability throughout the organization.
Own the site's Profit & Loss performance.
Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, capital investment plans, and growth strategies.
Drive revenue growth while improving margins, productivity, inventory performance, and overall financial results.
Monitor key business metrics and proactively implement corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and industry best practices.
Promote an uncompromising safety culture.
Ensure compliance with all corporate HS&E policies and regulatory requirements.
Lead proactive safety initiatives that protect employees, customers, contractors, and the environment.
Ensure compliance with the IPS Quality Management System, ISO standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.
Lead continuous improvement of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
Drive standardization, process discipline, and root cause corrective actions.
Build and develop a resilient, high-performing organization capable of supporting long-term business growth.
Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop future leaders.
Drive employee engagement, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
Ensure alignment with IPS Values while fostering a culture where the organization is recognized as "the experts who are easy to do business with."
Lead organizational design initiatives that optimize structure while maintaining organizational agility.
Solve complex operational and business challenges through data-driven decision making.
Communicate effectively with executive leadership, employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain key customer relationships.
Lead change initiatives that improve organizational performance.
Leverage best practices across IPS to continuously improve operational capability.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and servant leadership while developing future leaders.
Drive excellence across all aspects of the business.