General Manager Manufacturing

General Manager – Motor & Pump Remanufacturing

We are looking for a General Manager to join the team! This is a full‑time, direct hire position in the Bowling Green, KY area. This position is 100% onsite
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The General Manager of our new motor and pump remanufacturing facility will provide strategic and operational leadership for all functions of the organization’s repair, service and aftermarket operations
. This role is responsible for achieving safety, quality, customer satisfaction, on‑time delivery and financial targets across multiple plants/locations. The GM will lead a diverse team of engineering, shop floor, service, field service, sales, and administrative personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Develop and execute the short‑ and long‑term business plan aligned with company strategy and market opportunities.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear priorities, goals, and measurable KPIs for all departments.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, reliability, and customer focus.
• Oversee repair shop/production floors, testing, inventory, supply chain and field service.
• Ensure efficient capacity planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization to maximize throughput and on‑time delivery.
• Implement and maintain lean, continuous improvement initiatives (5S, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Manage maintenance programs for equipment, tooling, and facilities to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Instill a strong quality mindset; ensure repair processes meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, API, NETA testing standards).
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations (OSHA), company safety policies, and incident prevention programs; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Oversee warranty, service level agreements, and non‑conformance root cause analysis.
• Own P&L responsibility: revenue growth, gross margin, cost control, capital expenditure, and working capital management.
• Develop annual operating budgets, forecast performance, and provide timely variance analysis.
• Identify and pursue cost reduction opportunities, supplier negotiations, and optimization of after‑market service profitability.
• Maintain and grow key customer relationships; understand customer needs, lead response to high‑priority issues, and ensure exceptional service levels.
• Expand service offerings (on‑site, inspection, repair, retrofits, retrofit kits, coating, balancing, and testing) to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Collaborate with sales to price services effectively, respond to RFQs, and support strategic bids.
• Build, lead, develop, and retain a high‑performing management team and workforce; foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and safety.
• Oversee talent acquisition, training, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Align organizational structure with business strategy; optimize roles and responsibilities across departments.
• Ensure accurate data capture for performance metrics, quality data, and customer reporting.
• Report to the senior leadership team on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, suppliers, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical/business field is required. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial services, heavy manufacturing, electrical motor repair, pump repair, or a related sector. Prior P&L, general management, or operations leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of electric motors, pumps, motor repair/rewind, testing protocols (e.g., hipot, insulation resistance, surge testing),…