Plant Manager

About the role

Position Summary The General Manager – Manufacturing is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, profitability, and strategic direction of the manufacturing facility. This position oversees production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, safety, engineering, and administrative functions to ensure the plant operates efficiently, safely, and profitably. The General Manager will lead a cross-functional team, establish operational priorities, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and resources, and ensure that customer requirements and company objectives are consistently achieved.

About Or Company With over 50 years of experience, Germantown Tool & Manufacturing/GTM Artisan Metal is one of the area's leading, fully integrated metal fabrication shops. From our facilities in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 25 miles north of Philadelphia, the company offers a full variety of laser cutting, stamping, welding, fabricating, assembly and tool and die capabilities. Providing superior customer service and support through every step of every order, you receive individualized attention and commitment to your needs from all levels of the organization.

Work Environment This position requires regular presence in a manufacturing facility and frequent interaction with production employees, supervisors, managers, customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership. The General Manager must be comfortable working in a production environment and complying with all applicable safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Owner

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all manufacturing operations to achieve production, cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency objectives.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans and production strategies.
• Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, labor productivity, and operating costs.
• Ensure effective production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, downtime, and operational inefficiencies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for plant performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop management and supervisory teams.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability throughout the organization.
• Build a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Partner with Human Resources on