General Manager

The Zippertubing Company•Tempe, AZ

52d•Onsite

About The Position

General Manager TECHLITE Insulation & Acoustics A Division of The Zippertubing Company Tempe, AZ | Full-Time | Onsite Day Shift: MonThurs 5:00am3:30pm Also known as: Plant Manager, Operations Leader, Site Leader, Factory Manager, Business Development Manager TECHLITE , a division of The Zippertubing Company, is a U.S.-owned manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience designing and producing high-performance acoustic panels and specialty insulation systems. We serve architectural, industrial, transportation, and commercial markets where sound control, thermal performance, and material innovation matter. As a small, agile manufacturing organization, our team works closely across engineering, production, and customer-facing functions to deliver customized, performance-driven solutions. We value curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving. The General Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and operational performance of TECHLITE. This individual will drive revenue expansion, strengthen market presence, lead and develop a small, cross-functional team, ensure operational excellence, and serve as the face of the business externally. The ideal candidate understands both acoustic performance principles and commercial strategy, and is energized by leading a smaller organization with high visibility and accountability.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in acoustics, architectural products, specialty manufacturing, or related industries
Demonstrated business development and revenue growth success
Experience with engineered-to-order or customized product environments
Experience managing P&L and operational performance
Ability to lead in a small-company, high-visibility environment
Strong executive presence and customer-facing credibility
Criminal background check (Required)
English (Required)
US work authorization is a must

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of acoustic principles, materials, or architectural acoustics markets preferred

Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Business Development
Develop and execute revenue growth strategies across architectural and industrial markets
Expand national account relationships and identify new market opportunities
Partner with key clients, architects, consultants, and distributors
Drive pipeline development and strategic pricing decisions
Position TECHLITE as a trusted niche acoustic solutions provider
Operational Leadership
Oversee daily operations including production, engineering, customer service, and quality
Ensure on-time delivery, product quality, and margin performance
Align manufacturing capabilities with growth objectives
Monitor KPIs including revenue, gross margin, backlog, and operational efficiency
Team & Culture
Lead and develop a team of approximately 25 employees
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Attract and retain high-performing talent
Build a culture aligned with innovation and customer responsiveness
Financial & Performance Oversight
Own P&L responsibility
Develop budgets and forecasts
Optimize cost structure while maintaining product integrity
Report performance to executive leadership