General Manager

Role Overview

The General Manager (GM) – Farmington Site is fully accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and day-to-day leadership of the Farmington, Connecticut operation. This role carries full site P&L responsibility with a strong operational and manufacturing focus, complemented by defined commercial responsibility.

Key Accountabilities

• P&L and Financial Performance
• Full responsibility for site P&L, including revenue delivery, cost control, margin expansion, cash generation, and operating profit
• Develop and deliver annual operating plans covering production, cost, inventory, capital, and profitability
• Drive pricing discipline, commercial rigor, and contribution margin improvement in partnership with Sales
• Ensure strong financial controls, risk management, and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Operations & Manufacturing Excellence
• Lead all manufacturing, assembly, testing, logistics, and supply chain activities to achieve best-in-class safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and capacity optimization to support growth and margin expansion
• Ensure robust production planning, inventory management, and on-time customer delivery
• Champion operational discipline, standard work, and performance management through KPIs and visual management
• Commercial & Customer Focus
• Hold defined commercial responsibility, supporting sales strategy, key customer relationships, and major commercial decisions
• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to deliver an exceptional customer experience across order fulfilment, responsiveness, and quality
• Support profitable growth through new business introduction, customer-specific solutions, and operational readiness
• Leadership & Organization
• Lead and develop the site leadership team across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Sales, and Engineering interfaces
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture with clear goals, strong engagement, and visible leadership presence
• Develop talent pipelines, succession plans, and capability building aligned with future site needs
• Drive change leadership and organizational alignment as the business evolves
• Engineering & New Product Introduction (Interface)
• Partner with Product Design Engineering and R&D leaders to ensure manufacturability, cost discipline, and scalability
• Support new product introduction and customer-specific engineering projects through strong cross-functional execution
• Ensure smooth transition from development to production with minimal disruption to operations
• Quality, Health, Safety & Compliance
• Establish and sustain a strong safety culture with the objective of zero harm
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process capability, and customer complaints reduction
• Support IMI’s ESG, ethics, and compliance agenda at site level

Success Profile

• Experience & Background
• Proven senior leadership experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Managing Director within a manufacturing environment
• Strong track record of delivering operating profit through manufacturing excellence
• Experience in engineered products, fluid control, life sciences, or similar precision manufacturing sectors preferred
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with exposure to pricing, customer negotiations, and sales partnership
• Core Capabilities
• Highly results-oriented with a hands-on, operational leadership style
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and lean methodologies
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate operational performance into financial outcomes
• Effective influencer across functions not in direct control (notably Engineering)
• Comfortable leading a mid-sized site with high visibility and accountability
• Leadership Attributes
• Visible, decisive, and disciplined leader with high personal integrity
• Ability to inspire, engage, and align a diverse workforce around clear priorities
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
• Change leader with the resilience and pragmatism to deliver sustainable results

Primary Focus

Production excellence and operating profit

P&L Ownership: Yes (site-level)

Engineering Ownership: No (strong interface)

What IMI Can Offer You

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment