General Manager for an Advanced Manufacturing company in Morgan Hill, CA
Summary:
Join our client's fast-paced team within a leading Wire & Cable Assembly, Electro-mechanical Box Build, and Contract Manufacturing environment. The team supports multiple markets, including tech, military, and automotive, and is dedicated to delivering highly engineered and high-quality products. The General Manager will be responsible for driving results, improving communication across teams, and ensuring products are delivered quickly and efficiently. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and assertive leader to join our client's team and help achieve their strategic vision, delight customers, develop team members, and ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of strategic objectives and budgets to achieve the company’s vision and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and optimize the Manufacturing Operating System and processes to ensure customer expectations are met, and cost and profitability targets are achieved.
- Establish performance goals, allocate resources, and measure performance, maintaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations, while continuously improving the cost of quality.
- Maximize direct labor force through efficient planning of material and labor, and monitor daily productivity to ensure effective utilization.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and lead, coach, and develop Managers, Supervisors, and staff to attain desired results.
- Lead manufacturing process flow from sales order to shipment, ensuring open and accurate communication of priorities and requirements.
- Manage warehouse and inventory to maintain organized and accurate inventory levels, and oversee the equipment maintenance program to ensure maximum up-time.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a General Manager or a similar role.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Deadline-driven, competitive, and a strong will to win and succeed.
- Knowledge of production processes, production planning, quality control.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Technical skills using ERP systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees, peers, and support functions.
- Proficient computer skills and expert knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Bonus Skills:
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) due to the majority of warehouse workers speaking only Spanish.
- Experience in the tech, military, automotive, or similar industries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with strict regulatory and quality guidelines.
- Experience with competitors and similar industries is advantageous.
- Strong background in continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Proven track record of driving results and being proactive in holding teams accountable.
- Experience in smaller team and warehouse environments, with the ability to revamp processes and improve overall operations.
Type: Full-time Position
Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Salary: $140,000 - 160,000 (DOE)
Work Schedule: Onsite, 5 days a week.
Submit resumes to Jobs@OSIEngineering.com
Diane You
408.550.2800 x130
