General Manager, Plastic Injection Molding

IWUSA INC • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

37d

About The Position

Nelson Miller Group seeks an accomplished General Manager to lead our $20M+ Plastic Injection Molding segment. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, plant and building maintenance, training and supervision of staff, and focus on continuous improvement in all areas. We're looking for a true Lean Manufacturing champion who can drive operational excellence, cultivate a culture of accountability, and align teams around clear KPIs and performance goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Mechanical, Material, and Electrical Engineering with a concentration on at least one of these. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge: Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead effectively with high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated success managing P&L over $20M within a plastic injection molding or related manufacturing industry location or division, budgets, and financial performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive background in Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma certification).
• Proven experience with high-volume, high-mix manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems, CRM software, and other business management tools. Experience with IQMS is a plus.
• Compliance: Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates being considered for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Mechanical, Material, and Electrical Engineering with a concentration on at least one of these.
• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with IQMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic operational plans aligned with company mission and objectives for the Plastic Injection Molding segment.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement: Drive performance metrics, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites. Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize output.
• Customer Success: Attend customer meetings, help foster customer relationships.
• Financial Management: Own and optimize the segment's P&L performance, with a strategic focus on cost control, quality assurance, and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, accountable team. Foster a performance-driven and relationship-based culture, developing talent and enhancing team.
• Stakeholder & Customer Relationships: Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with leadership, key customers, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth and ensure compliance.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Oversee and ensure consistency and excellence in our complex, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, with a focus on Injection Molding.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure stringent compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ITAR, DFAR’s, NIST, CMMC2, ISO9001 to uphold the company’s legal and ethical standards.
• Resource Optimization: Effectively manage all resources to maximize production output and minimize waste across operations.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Nelson Miller Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• We provide paid time off including sick leave, vacation time, and company-paid holidays.
• We also offer a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution, demonstrating our commitment to your financial future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees