Area General Manager - Pipe & Precast
About The Position
County Materials is hiring an Area General Manager in Roberts, Wisconsin. This senior leadership position oversees manufacturing operations, sales performance, and financial results for multiple production locations. The role is responsible for safe, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations that meet quality standards and customer delivery requirements, while driving revenue growth, pricing strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The Area General Manager provides strategic direction and leadership to plant management and sales teams to achieve business objectives. The position works in a mixed office, plant, and field environment and requires regular regional travel. The schedule may include extended hours, evenings, or weekends as needed. The individual must be able to perform the position’s essential duties and responsibilities; reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
- Proven experience managing plant operations, production workflows, and capacity planning.
- Demonstrated success with P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and supervisory leadership.
- Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Track record of effective team development, performance management, and change leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sales leadership, pricing strategy, and revenue growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multisite manufacturing operations to meet production goals safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, and capacity planning to support on-time customer delivery and optimal resource utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement, including process optimization, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets in alignment with financial targets and profitability goals.
- Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned locations.
- Analyze production costs, quality metrics, and inventory controls to improve operational performance and margins.
- Lead, coach, and develop Location General Managers, Plant Operations Managers, and Sales Teams.
- Manage inside and outside sales operations and execute sales strategies supporting pricing discipline, revenue growth, and profitability.
- Evaluate market conditions, customer demand, and competitive trends to maximize sales performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
- Participate in long-term strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Eight paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Referral rewards program
- Wellness program with rewards
- Flexible Savings Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid life insurance
- $200 boot allowance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Optional uniform program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
