General Manager

The General Manager owns the full P&L performance of the manufacturing function, including internal production and co-manufacturing execution. This role is accountable for delivering profitable, reliable, and scalable production by balancing: Business Unit P&L Ownership Own the

Business Unit P&L:

Revenue, COGS, and Expenses Drive improvements in Gross Margin, Cost Per Unit, and Efficiency Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across materials utilization, labor productivity and process efficiency Evaluate tradeoffs between cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility, and internal vs external production (in coordination with brand owners) Manufacturing Operations Leadership Own all manufacturing output across internal facilities and Co-manufacturing partners (where applicable) Ensure production meets: volume targets, quality standard, and delivery timelines Cost & Efficiency Management Continuously improve labor productivity, line efficiency, equipment utilization, scrap reduction Implement operational improvements that directly improve margin Manufacturing Planning Oversight Own capacity strategy to maximize asset utilization and margin contribution Partner with Planning and S&OP to Align production with demand and optimize product mix for profitability Production Scheduling to maximize throughput, minimize changeover, and improve cost efficiency Accountable for the financial impact of manufacturing decisions Quality & Compliance Partner with Director of Quality to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and balance quality with cost and throughput efficiency Instill and reinforce culture of compliance across staff Develop and Report on

KPIs Manufacturing:

COGS vs Target, Cost Per Unit, Gross Margin Contribution, Labor and Overhead Efficiency, Production Yield vs

Target Customer:

OTIF, Customer Specific Gross Margin Years of Experience :

10+ years in manufacturing leadership within an FDA regulated facility

Top Required Skills:

P&L Oversight Revenue, COGS, and Expenses Experience managing: Multi-line or multi-site operations High-mix production environments 5+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional supply chain teams Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chains in the $50M-$300M revenue range Secondary Skills Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Strong financial acumen (deep understanding of COGS drivers Strong leadership and accountability mindset Ability to make tradeoffs that balance cost, service, and growth Data-driven decision making Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.