General Manager | Global Manufacturer | Wausau, WI

General ManagerMy client is a leading, global manufacturer of engineered metal components, serving top brands worldwide. They supply companies in Aerospace, Agriculture, Automotive, and much more. They are well-known for superior product quality and for growing at the forefront of their industries. A site of theirs in WI is thriving, and they are seeking a talented General Manager to take the site's potential to the next level. Apply to join!Job DescriptionOwn full P&L performance, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellenceLead and develop teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Inside Sales, and Supply ChainChampion a world-class safety culture, ensuring employee well-being is always the top priorityEstablish and execute strategic direction, aligning operations to business growth objectivesDrive on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, consistently exceeding customer expectationsBuild and monitor key KPIs across operations, quality, and sales performancePartner with commercial teams to win new business and expand market shareIdentify and eliminate waste through Lean manufacturing principles, improving productivity and cost structureOwn budgeting, capital planning, and ROI analysis for growth and operational investmentsStrengthen customer relationships while supporting new business development effortsFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementRecruit, develop, and mentor talent to build a future-ready leadership pipelineMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)15+ years in manufacturing, including senior leadership experience with P&L ownershipProven success leading highly engineered, custom or non-standard product environmentsStrong background in Lean manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvementDemonstrated ability to scale operations and manage rapid growthExperience building and maintaining a robust safety-first cultureFinancial acumen with a deep understanding of cash flow, income statements, and cost driversExpertise with ERP systems and product costingCommercial mindset with experience supporting or leading revenue growth and sales strategyExceptional leadership presence-decisive, analytical, and highly accountableOutstanding communication skills with the ability to influence at all levelsWhat's on OfferBase salary $160,000 - $200,000 depending on experience level30% annual target bonusUnlimited PTO policy401k program with employer matchHealth benefits through BCBSOpportunities for tuition assistance/paid trainings & certificationsJob SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: General ManagementIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: WausauContract Type: Permanent