General Administration - General Manager

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Janesville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager of SSI is responsible for managing the overall performance of a location, including revenue, profitability, performance, expenditures, and staffing through delegation of tasks and duties. They will lead, direct, manage, and oversee each department, ensuring efficiency, financial stability, and compliance. This role involves developing and implementing business strategies, enhancing customer partnerships, driving technology and product innovation, leading people, managing finances, and overseeing global operations in the US, Czech Republic, China, and Mexico. The position also includes performing other duties and strategic initiatives as required, carrying out supervisory responsibilities, and adhering to company policies and quality management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Results orientation and entrepreneurial drive.
Change agent – authentic leader who inspire with vision, articulate the need for changes, remove barriers to enable people and the business to success.
High impact communicator - influence and inspire at all levels of organization.
Agility – handle risk, can decide and act under uncertainty and ambiguity, learn from mistakes.
Possesses the ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds.
Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance, ensuring accuracy and documentation.
Knowledge and experience in strategic business development strategies.
Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports.
Excellent decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time.
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy aligned with market opportunities to drive sustainable revenue and profitability growth.
Lead the advancement of world-class manufacturing operations, continued market and channel development, and technology-driven, innovative product pipelines.
Define strategic direction and lead the execution of tactical plans to enhance customer partnerships and distribution networks.
Collaborate closely with Sales to increase market share, expand customer reach, and accelerate time-to-market for new technology offerings.
Build and strengthen long-term relationships with key customers and distribution partners.
Personally manage high-impact sales opportunities while fostering a deeply customer centric culture.
Champion the development and integration of technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Oversee new product development initiatives from concept to commercialization.
Serve as a role model by setting clear objectives, embodying Amphenol’s entrepreneurial spirit, and cultivating a high-performing team.
Recruit, mentor, and develop talent in engineering, R&D, and operations within a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture.
Continuously assess and optimize performance against fiscal targets for P&L, cash flow, and asset returns.
Ensure revenue growth, margin expansion, and financial discipline to exceed company goals.
Lead global operational sites in US, Czech Republic, China and Mexico to drive excellence in productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Align global manufacturing and technology capabilities to support innovation and scalable growth.
Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as required to support company success, technological leadership, and responsiveness in a dynamic market environment.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program if directed to operate a vehicle for work purposes.
Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of SSI Technologies, LLC., including following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.