We are seeking a General Manager of Operations (GMO) to join a leading organization in the industrial process controls and automation space in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

Our company is a global leader in supporting heat treatment and combustion markets, developing and supplying process control instrumentation, sensors, and digital solutions that are critical to safe, accurate, and repeatable thermal processes.

Qualifications/ Experience Required:

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Must have in depth understanding of automation and controls, sensors, and PLCs’
Prefer 10+ years of experience in the Heat Treat Industry
Familiarity with industrial furnace design, controls, and automation systems.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams
Experience in strategic planning and execution, especially in the area of engineering and manufacturing Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.

Responsibilities:

GMO has responsibilities of day-to-day leadership and companywide operations for the following departments: Engineering Departments, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Safety and Environmental. In conjunction with the President of Operations, this position’s leadership will help reinforce the company’s long-term strategy by way of these key bullet points.

· Oversee day-to-day operations.

· Keeping the President of Operations apprised of significant events.

· Collaborating with President of Operations and President of Sales & Services as needed on important decisions.

· Create business initiatives, operation strategies and policies often related to minimizing expenses.

· Communicating business strategy and policy to employees and delegating projects.

· Participate in the development and execution of the company's business plans.

· Change agent, who spearheads new initiatives.

· Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.

· Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.

· Enforce policies that promote company culture and vision.

· Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.

· Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

· Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

· Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

· Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of the company to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.

· Assist in the preparation of budgets and CAPEX for approval.

· Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems

· Understand international standards, NFPA 86, OSHA, EPA

· Travel domestically and international as required

· Maintain high level of integrity and commitment to quality and safety

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and profit sharing.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person