General Manager – Hose Assembly & Distribution

General Manager – Hose Assembly & Distribution

Location:

On-Site | Union, NJ

A privately held manufacturer of mission-critical fluid conveyance products is expanding a high-visibility business unit and needs a hands-on General Manager to serve as the division’s “CEO.” You will steer a mixed-mode manufacturing operation that combines specialty hose assembly, precision machining, and value-added distribution while owning full profit and loss performance. This is a rare chance to shape strategy, culture, and growth at a company whose engineered solutions protect aerospace, industrial, and life-science applications worldwide.

• Own divisional financials, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, disciplined cost control, and strong cash flow.
• Oversee on-site production, labor planning, equipment utilization, quality, and safety in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.
• Direct sales, marketing, and strategic sourcing teams to deepen customer relationships and capture new market share.
• Translate the annual operating plan into day-to-day action while advancing long-term product and market expansion initiatives.
• Champion lean, Six Sigma, and 5S practices that raise productivity and throughput.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performance management team; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Partner with peer business units and corporate leadership to leverage shared resources and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including 5+ years with full P and L responsibility for a plant, division, or business unit.
• Experience in industries such as hydraulic systems, tubing and connector systems, high-precision manufacturing, aircraft production, or similar sectors.
• A track record of achieving results in leadership roles spanning operations and business development within dynamic, mid-sized companies focused on expansion.
• Track record implementing continuous-improvement initiatives and cultivating high-accountability cultures.

• Direct line of sight between your decisions and business results.
• Privately backed company investing heavily in new products, automation, and market expansion.
• Highly visible role reporting to the executive leadership team with clear advancement potential.
• Competitive six-figure compensation package, performance bonus, full benefits, and relocation support if required.

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