Manager, General

About the role

General Manager with previous manufacturing, industrial leadership experience needed on-site in Kenosha, WI. 4Front Engineered Solutions is a leader in the door and docking industry. This role supports High Performance Doors, under the brand names Dynaco, Albany, and TKO, on-site in the Kenosha, WI facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions at the plant including manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing engineering, tooling, maintenance, material control, purchasing, quality assurance and control, and tooling to ensure safety and quality and to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
• Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
• Lead development and management of annual plan, budget, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Act as key contact for customers and local industry groups.
• Manage and direct staff in assigned manufacturing group with a focus on equipment, processes, human resource allocation, cost management, setting priorities, removing roadblocks, and leading through problem identification and resolution, and implementation of short- and long-term corrective actions to manufacturing problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, supply chain, or relevant discipline.
• 10‑15 years of relevant functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering with a focus on engineering management, design and manufacturing is preferred.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft suite of products.

Benefits

• Empowerment: work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing expertise.
• Innovation: embrace challenges and drive ambitious change.
• Integrity: results‑oriented, reliable, straightforward; valued accordingly.
• Part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, a global leader in access solutions with nearly 63,000 colleagues in over 70 countries, offering career growth, feedback, training, development opportunities, and a commitment to diverse, inclusive teams.