General Manager-Manufacturing

The General Manager (GM) will lead the ongoing operations and performance of established manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with the company’s core values and strategic objectives. This role is accountable for the full business performance of the location, including financial results, commercial growth, operational execution, and team leadership. Reporting to the President–, this role is responsible for overseeing the Business Development, Operations, Lean/Engineering, and Project Delivery teams within this facility, with a span of control of 100+ direct and indirect reports.

The GM will operate as the business leader of this facility, owning full P&L responsibility while driving continuous improvement, strengthening market position, and developing a high-performing leadership team. This role ensures the operation runs as a disciplined, scalable, and profitable business.

Location: Hudson, WI-Onsite.
Compensation Range: $143- $210K DOQ
Benefits provided by client:

• Medical, Dental and Vision: 100% Paid Premiums: Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer paid.
• Retirement: We are proud to offer three modes of retirement to ensure you are well-positioned for the future: a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an ESOP that makes you an employee-owner.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees enjoy an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• PTO: 3+ weeks PTO to start, paid holidays, sick time, and flexible hybrid schedules for many positions

• They are Better Together, We Find a Way, We Set the Pace, and We Honor Our Commitments — in daily leadership behaviors across all levels of the organization.
• Reinforce and evolve a strong, people-first culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen communication by promoting timely, respectful interactions and creating space for open, transparent dialogue.
• Lead ongoing cultural development efforts that strengthen engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness.
• Model cultural accountability through consistent, values-driven decisions and by holding leaders and employees responsible for performance and behaviors aligned with expectations.

• Oversee day-to-day operations by managing production, materials, quality, and engineering to ensure products and projects meet customer requirements, are delivered on time, and are executed efficiently.
• Deploy and sustain Toyota Production System (TPS) principles across the operation to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve throughput.
• Maintain best-in-class safety and quality by building a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all quality standards.
• Monitor facility performance by establishing, tracking, and continuously improving KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Drive process discipline and documentation to support operational consistency, scalability, and ISO-9001 readiness.

• Maintain full P&L responsibility for a $100M+ operation.
• Drive profitability through margin protection, pricing discipline, cost control, and financial accountability across the business.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting with accuracy and ownership.
• Make data-driven decisions that optimize revenue, margins, and long-term business performance.
• Lead the operation to achieve key financial targets.

• Lead customer acquisition and market expansion efforts to grow revenue and strengthen market position.
• Support and contribute to business development efforts to build pipeline, win new customers, and expand existing relationships.
• Improve profitability by managing budgets responsibly, controlling costs, and delivering strong gross margin and EBITDA performance.
• Identify opportunities within existing and adjacent markets to drive sustainable growth.
• Align local strategy with corporate objectives while maximizing the Hudson location’s performance.

• Lead and develop a high-performing and collaborative leadership team across business development, operations, and project delivery.
• Champion and drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.
• Ensure department heads are aligned to common goals, expectations, and business priorities.
• Elevate employee engagement by communicating openly, recognizing contributions, and creating meaningful development pathways.
• Build bench strength by developing future leaders and creating clear succession pathways.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and accountability that inspires performance and supports individual and team growth.

• Maintain strong customer relationships by working closely with distributors, engineers, and designers to ensure product quality and alignment with customer needs.
• Support sales initiatives with the business development team to deliver timely quotes, understand market needs, and grow revenue.
• Keep stakeholders informed by providing senior management with accurate and timely updates on financial results, operational performance, and cultural progress.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience running $30–100M manufacturing operations or a similar environment.
• Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational improvements.
• Proven experience leading the deployment of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in P&L oversight and ownership, operational efficiency, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Understanding of electrical construction and manufacturing workflows

About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. 
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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