General Manager

General Manager | Manufacturing Leadership

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We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a well-established manufacturing operation in the Worcester, MA area. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, developing people, managing a union workforce, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

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The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable on the shop floor, coaching supervisors, partnering with customers, and collaborating on strategic business initiatives. This individual will serve as a key bridge between production employees and management while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational success.

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Key Responsibilities:

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✔ Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and planning

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✔ Develop and mentor supervisors, managers, and future leaders

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✔ Build strong relationships with a union workforce and labor representatives

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✔ Drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives

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✔ Support customer relationships and business development efforts

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✔ Manage budgets, operational performance, and strategic growth initiatives

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✔ Champion a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and operational excellence

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Qualifications:

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• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
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• Proven success leading operations in a unionized environment
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• Strong background in operations management, workforce development, and continuous improvement
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• Experience driving plant performance, productivity, and profitability
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• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
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• Experience within metals, forging, aerospace, defense, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments is highly preferred
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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This is an opportunity to lead a respected manufacturing operation with a strong reputation, an experienced workforce, and a leadership team committed to growth. The successful candidate will have the ability to make a meaningful impact on the business, influence company culture, and help shape the organization's future success.