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General Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

About the role

Technique is looking for a General Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving business growth, ensuring operational excellence, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. The General Manager will provide overall leadership and direction across all departments including production, sales, finance, HR, and customer service, while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred) and brings 8 or more years of senior leadership experience, ideally as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Director. They are a proven leader with strong financial acumen, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage change, develop talent, and deliver results across complex, cross-functional organizations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned operations leader who has stood up and sustained a structured lean operating system in a manufacturing plant. Experience in precision metal fabrication, sheet metal, or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction – Provide overall leadership and direction to the organization, ensuring alignment of company goals with long-term vision and mission.
Develop and implement business strategies – Develop and implement business strategies, operational plans, and performance objectives that drive organizational success.
Foster a culture of accountability – Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork throughout the organization.
Oversee day-to-day operations – Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments including production, sales, finance, HR, and customer service.
Ensure efficiency and compliance – Ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards across all operations.
Optimize processes and resources – Deploy and sustain a structured lean operating system, including leader standard work, tiered daily management, layered accountability, and a regular operating cadence.
Continuous Improvement: Lead a consistent kaizen cadence using value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, pull/kanban, and flow to systematically remove waste and improve throughput.
Develop and manage budgets – Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Lead, coach, and develop managers – Lead, coach, and develop managers and staff to achieve high performance through workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
Promote a positive workplace culture – Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships – Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing escalated issues effectively.
Represent the company externally – Represent the company in the community and at industry events as needed, serving as a visible and credible leader.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a GM, Plant Manager, or Director
Demonstrated experience deploying and sustaining a formal lean management or operating system, not just running isolated kaizen events
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
Manufacturing experience, ideally in precision sheet metal, metal fabrication, aerospace, defense, or a similar environment
Strong financial management and business development skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and achieve results
Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
Knowledge of industry standards, compliance requi