General Manager

Modular Power Solutions•Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

The General Manager oversees all aspects of a single manufacturing facility and its P&L. This role leads teams across production, quality control, maintenance, and planning to ensure efficient operations, meet production targets, maintain quality standards, and achieve business goals. The General Manager is responsible for facility financials, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as the facility’s overall performance. The role includes overseeing daily manufacturing operations, production scheduling and forecasting, resource allocation, workflow optimization, production metrics, quality processes, budgeting, cost control, inventory, procurement, and facility P&L. The General Manager leads and develops cross-functional teams, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity. The position requires up to 10% travel and is conducted primarily indoors, with occasional exposure to louder jobsite conditions.

Requirements

Full understanding of manufacturing and program management functions.
Experience managing a book of business of $150 million or more.
Strong understanding of client expectations and ability to implement processes to ensure 100% satisfaction.
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Experience with Oracle and Change Management software.
Minimum 15 years of applicable manufacturing operations experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or equivalent; a combination of training, education, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing operations experience in the modular space.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production scheduling and forecasting, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
Monitor production metrics, including output, efficiency, and scrap rates.
Oversee quality control processes to ensure product consistency and compliance with standards.
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement process improvements and new technologies.
Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, including cost control and expense management.
Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and profit optimization.
Monitor inventory levels and manage procurement activities.
Manage facility budgets and the P&L statement to ensure goals are met.
Represent the facility at monthly Cost At Completions (CAC) meetings.
Lead and motivate cross-functional teams of supervisors, managers, and production personnel.
Foster continuous improvement and problem-solving, and provide staff training and development opportunities.
Understand the facility’s culture pulse and inspire employees to perform at their best.
Ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures, investigate and address safety incidents, and promote a strong safety culture.
Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Analyze market trends and customer needs to inform production planning.
Collaborate with other departments to align manufacturing goals with company strategy.