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What they do
A General Manager manages all aspects of a business. May be responsible for managing a small business, or managing one division or department of a larger business. Oversees administration, finance, communication and marketing as well as operations for a company. Reports to business owners, executive management or a board of directors.
$83,894 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Plant General Manager at Arrowhead Talent Solutions Plant General Manager at Arrowhead Talent Solutions in Kent, Ohio Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time Directs, manages, and optimizes all facility operations to ensure high-quality products are manufactured on time, safely, and cost-effectively. Responsible for leading facility personnel, maintaining budget discipline, driving operational efficiency, and fostering a safe, continuous-improvement environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Operational Leadership:
Oversees daily plant operations and coordinates cross-departmental activities (Production, Quality, Maintenance) to maximize throughput, efficiency, and delivery performance.
Safety & Compliance:
Enforces a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program. Ensures continuous OSHA compliance, routine safety audits, employee training, and zero-harm workplace standards.
Quality & Inventory Control:
Ensures finished goods conform strictly to specifications. Monitors inventory levels to support production requirements without overstocking material.
Financial Management:
Manages plant operating budgets, controls manufacturing costs, tracks monthly KPIs, and delivers regular performance reports to executive leadership.
Continuous Improvement:
Proposes and executes capital projects, lean initiatives, and process changes to improve plant profitability and quality.
Qualifications Critical Thinking:
Ability to analyze operational data, troubleshoot complex production issues, establish facts, and implement corrective actions.
Communication:
Strong written and verbal skills to present operational updates to executive leadership, manage staff, and interact professionally with vendors or regulatory bodies.
Financial & Data Literacy:
Ability to interpret financial reports, performance metrics, and technical documents.
Education & Experience Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field (preferred).
Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing or assembly plant environment.
Industry Experience:
General manufacturing background required; heavy equipment or transportation equipment manufacturing preferred. Physical Demands & Work Environment Split between a standard office setting and an active manufacturing floor. Requires standing, walking, and navigating production lines, equipment spaces, and warehouse areas for extended periods