General Manager

Acme Finishing Company.Benton Harbor, MI
14d

About The Position

General Manager Freedom Finishing, LLC Benton Harbor, MI The Opportunity Freedom Finishing is a leader in powder coating and e-coating for automotive and manufacturing customers who demand reliability, consistency, and on-time performance. We are building a high-performance, execution-focused culture and are looking for a General Manager who can learn the current operation deeply , earn trust, and then drive meaningful improvement with speed and tact . This role is hands-on and strategic -- ideal for a leader who can set vision, roll up their sleeves, and personally see initiatives through to completion. Critical Outcomes Develop and execute the company's 1- and 3-year plans Ensure the company operates profitably, efficiently, and safely Deliver 10%+ annual sales growth Ensure the company responds quickly and effectively to new sales opportunities Drive timely, well-executed operational and organizational improvements

Requirements

  • Ability to learn existing processes quickly , understand what is working, and identify where change is required
  • Strong tact and emotional intelligence -able to push for improvement without alienating or offending current employees
  • Visionary thinker who can see what needs to be done , prioritize it, and execute
  • A true starter and finisher -personally drives projects from concept through completion rather than delegating and disengaging
  • Comfortable being hands-on in operations , especially in maximizing throughput and efficiency of powder coating lines
  • High sense of urgency balanced with sound judgment
  • Personable, collaborative, and able to build credibility across all levels of the organization
  • Acts with integrity and treats others with decency and respect
  • Ideally, operational leadership experience in a business that applied coatings (either an OEM or a custom applicator)
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations
  • Proven record of driving growth and operational improvement
  • Comfortable working in the business-not just on the business
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Learn Freedom's current operations, workflows, and culture before implementing change
  • Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable while maintaining trust and respect
  • Serve as the EOS Integrator , running effective L-10 meetings and driving execution
  • Actively manage production priorities, capacity, and constraints to maximize output and performance
  • Identify, lead, and personally drive high-impact improvement initiatives
  • Ensure rapid response to customer needs and new sales opportunities
  • Lead and support the sales effort, including major projects and key accounts
  • Ensure Freedom Finishing maintains required ISO certifications and complies with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure quality, environmental, and business objectives are clearly understood and executed throughout the organization
  • Interface with Acme Finishing, Freedom's corporate parent, on a weekly basis to ensure alignment on key objectives
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