General Manager - Lead with Purpose. Build with Owners.

G&T Industries•Woodbury, TN

12d

About The Position

Crane Interiors, a GT Industries Company, is a 100% employee-owned upholstery manufacturer serving the marine and medical markets for over 50 years. The General Manager will steward a $20–$30 million operation and help shape the future of its 110 employee-owners. The role influences safety, quality, customer trust, financial performance, and the long-term health of the employee-ownership culture. The General Manager leads through clarity, accountability, integrity, and respect; coaches teams; builds trust; and makes continuous improvement part of daily work. The position oversees Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Sales Development, with full P&L ownership and responsibility for operational performance, workforce planning, strategic planning, and talent development. Some travel may be required for customer and partner engagement.

Requirements

7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience with P&L ownership and cross-functional team leadership.
Strong Lean and continuous improvement background.
Excellent communication, coaching, and strategic planning skills.
Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity.
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Upholstery or assembly experience.
Experience in an ESOP or participative environment.

Responsibilities

Inspire a culture of ownership, teamwork, and transparency.
Champion Lean and continuous improvement methods, including Kaizen, 5S, and standard work, and ensure improvements are sustained.
Strengthen customer relationships through reliable delivery, clear communication, and effective quoting.
Develop leaders and build a high-performing, cross-functional team.
Ensure ERP accuracy and data-driven decision-making across operations.
Oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Sales Development.
Own the full P&L and provide financial leadership.
Manage delivery, quality, productivity, and safety performance.
Plan the workforce and align operations with customer demand.
Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) and long-term strategic planning.
Prepare for new product introductions, including routings, bills of materials, quality standards, and training.
Conduct performance reviews, coach employees, develop talent, and communicate about the ESOP.
Engage with customers and partners through travel as required.