General Manager
Position Summary
The General Manager holds full operational and financial P&L responsibility for our San Marcos, CA manufacturing facility within the Wire & Cable and Assemblies Division. Operating in a highly entrepreneurial environment, this strategic leader directs all plant activities—including extrusion, stranding, cabling, braiding, engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Science), or Finance, An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3–5 years in a Plant Manager, Operations Director, or General Manager role.
- 3+ years of experience in the Wire and Cable industry (extrusion processes, copper drawing, cabling, or high-performance interconnects) is highly desired.
- Working knowledge of various OEM customers and markets.
- Proven track record of managing a multi-million dollar P&L statement, executing budget roll-ups, and driving successful cost-accounting initiatives.
- Proven track record of implementing change and driving operational improvements.
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (Visual, SAP, Oracle, Infor) and data-driven manufacturing analysis toolsets.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is highly advantageous.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Our Core Values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Empowerment
Pay Transparency
Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is up to $215,000/annually (DOE) per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Winchester Interconnect Corporation is an equal opportunity employer/protected veteran/individual with disabilities.