GM/VP of Manufacturing Services

The Village Companies • Pulaski, WI

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About The Position

The General Manager & Vice President of MCL Industries is a core member of The Village Companies Leadership Team with full P&L responsibility for the contract manufacturing business. This role is accountable for driving profitable growth, improving operational efficiency, and scaling the business through disciplined strategy execution, customer development, and operational excellence. The GM/VP leads all aspects of the organization including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Estimating, and Operations, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and manufacturing execution. Success in this role requires the ability to accelerate revenue growth while simultaneously improving margins, throughput, quality, and capital efficiency. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building a scalable, high-performing organization that consistently meets customer commitments while delivering strong financial returns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, or a related field required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments.
• Executive level experience with P&L ownership strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth while improving margins and operational efficiency in a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, scale operations, and drive measurable business results.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style.
• Highly adaptable, with strong judgment and the ability to navigate evolving market and business conditions.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business analytics tools.
• Up to 25% travel, customers, development partners, suppliers, and industry events.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and production environments as needed, including light assembly and lifting.
• Combination of office and manufacturing environments; role requires visibility, accessibility, and engagement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Growth:
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational scalability.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, customers and programs based on strategic fit, capacity utilization, and return on invested capital.
• Partner closely with Sales and Engineering to win profitable programs, improve win rates, and ensure disciplined quoting and pricing.
• Translate strategic priorities into annual operating plans with clear growth, margin and productivity targets.
• P&L Ownership & Financial Performance:
• Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, gross margin improvement, cost structure optimization, and capital deployment.
• Drive financial performance through pricing discipline, labor productivity, material cost management, and overhead efficiency.
• Establish and actively manage KPIs tied to growth, margin, working capital efficiency, operational productivity, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Leadership & Talent Development:
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team capable of scaling the organization.
• Align organizational structure, talent, and incentives with growth and efficiency objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational ownership.
• Operational Excellence & Quality:
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness across manufacturing and operational support functions.
• Establish and enforce best practices for manufacturing consistency, quality, and customer performance.
• Proactively manage risks related to capacity, inventory, resources, and new customer onboarding.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ISO-based systems to improve performance and scalability.
• Champion workplace safety and promote a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Customer & Partner Engagement:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and development partners.
• Serve as an executive-level point of contact for strategic customers, ensuring alignment and long-term value creation.
• Leverage external partnerships to enhance capabilities and support growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager