General Manager

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision•Farmington, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) – Farmington Site is fully accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and day-to-day leadership of the Farmington, Connecticut operation. This role carries full site P&L responsibility with a strong operational and manufacturing focus, complemented by defined commercial responsibility. The GM will drive operating profit through excellence in production, supply chain, quality, and customer delivery while partnering closely with Sales and Engineering functions. The Farmington site employs approximately 140 people and operates from a single facility of approximately 52,500 sq. ft. at 72 Spring Lane, Farmington, Connecticut, housing all activities including Operations, Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, Quality, R&D, Product Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Administration. The business specializes in the design, manufacture, testing, and sale of solenoid valves, manifolds, liquid level switches, flow and pressure controls, and highly engineered customer-specific solutions serving the Life Science and Fluid Control markets. The GM does not own Engineering but plays a key role in setting direction, prioritization, and cross-functional execution in partnership with engineering leadership.

Requirements

Proven senior leadership experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Managing Director within a manufacturing environment
Strong track record of delivering operating profit through manufacturing excellence
Demonstrated commercial acumen with exposure to pricing, customer negotiations, and sales partnership
Highly results-oriented with a hands-on, operational leadership style
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and lean methodologies
Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate operational performance into financial outcomes
Effective influencer across functions not in direct control (notably Engineering)
Comfortable leading a mid-sized site with high visibility and accountability
Visible, decisive, and disciplined leader with high personal integrity
Ability to inspire, engage, and align a diverse workforce around clear priorities
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Change leader with the resilience and pragmatism to deliver sustainable results

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineered products, fluid control, life sciences, or similar precision manufacturing sectors preferred

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for site P&L, including revenue delivery, cost control, margin expansion, cash generation, and operating profit
Develop and deliver annual operating plans covering production, cost, inventory, capital, and profitability
Drive pricing discipline, commercial rigor, and contribution margin improvement in partnership with Sales
Ensure strong financial controls, risk management, and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Lead all manufacturing, assembly, testing, logistics, and supply chain activities to achieve best-in-class safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and capacity optimization to support growth and margin expansion
Ensure robust production planning, inventory management, and on-time customer delivery
Champion operational discipline, standard work, and performance management through KPIs and visual management
Hold defined commercial responsibility, supporting sales strategy, key customer relationships, and major commercial decisions
Partner with Sales and Customer Service to deliver an exceptional customer experience across order fulfilment, responsiveness, and quality
Support profitable growth through new business introduction, customer-specific solutions, and operational readiness
Lead and develop the site leadership team across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Sales, and Engineering interfaces
Build a high-performance, accountable culture with clear goals, strong engagement, and visible leadership presence
Develop talent pipelines, succession plans, and capability building aligned with future site needs
Drive change leadership and organizational alignment as the business evolves
Partner with Product Design Engineering and R&D leaders to ensure manufacturability, cost discipline, and scalability
Support new product introduction and customer-specific engineering projects through strong cross-functional execution
Ensure smooth transition from development to production with minimal disruption to operations
Establish and sustain a strong safety culture with the objective of zero harm
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and corporate quality standards
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process capability, and customer complaints reduction
Support IMI’s ESG, ethics, and compliance agenda at site level

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%