General Manager - Private Equity - Engineered Products
Dallas
Our client, who are a leading PE backed OEM, with a global footprint, are looking for a General for their Industrial Business Unit.
The General Manager will be based out of the companies headquarters in Dallas. We're looking to speak with experienced leaders in the Industrial Engineered Products Space with a good balance of depth and breadth of experience needed to run a business unit around $120M in revenue and global manufacturing facilities in Europe and the US.
The General Manager will have overall responsibility for the activities, performance, implementation, and strategic direction of the business unit. This role is critical in driving strategic vision, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The GM will oversee multiple global teams and departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and commercial excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a high-performing commercial team, assessing and optimizing its structure to create a sustainable, lean, and collaborative workforce.
- Ensure staff is positioned to meet current and future business needs, enhancing training and development at all levels.
- Drive lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial Management
- Manage the financial performance of business operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Optimize resource allocation to maximize profitability and return on investment.
- Leverage reporting and dashboard capabilities to accurately forecast future needs, proactively communicate findings to executive leadership, and implement strategic plans based on trends.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing management team.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes teamwork, innovation, and accountability.
- Implement talent development programs to build leadership capabilities within the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial manufacturing across multiple sites, with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles.
- Proven ability to build scalable processes that support business growth.
- Skilled at fostering a strong team culture, bringing together diverse backgrounds and skill sets to achieve key business objectives.
- Hands-on leadership approach with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality, acting as a driver of change.
- Experience navigating business growth or transformation while maintaining a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- MBA Preferred
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