VMI Production Management & Support - General Manager
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Management
Operations Management, General Management
VMI Production Management & Support - General Manager
Berea, KY, USA
Job DescriptionPosted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
General Manager – Value Added Services
Industrial Paint and Warehousing Facility
EQI – Berea, KY
Reports To: SVP of operations
About EQI
At EQI, youdontjust move parts—you create supply chaincertaintyin an uncertain world. Join a values-led team grounded in Respect, Integrity, Selflessness, and Excellence, where Safety is a cornerstone and your growth is part of our strategy.
Deliver certainty. Buildwhat’snext—together.
EQI helps customers do business globally by sourcing metal castings, forgings, and fabrications from carefully selected suppliers worldwide. We manage the product lifecycle—from development and production qualification to logistics and vendor-managed inventory—so customers can choose the services and locations that fit their needs. By diversifying our supply base across China, India, Vietnam, and North America, with redundant tooling locations and global port support, EQI reduces risk and provides flexibility to shift production as needed.
Position Summary:
As a leading global provider of value-added, critical supply chain services for the markets we serve, we continuously reinvent ourselves but remain grounded by our core values of respect, integrity, selflessness, and excellence. The position of VAS General Manager oversees daily operations of the overall facility, including paint, assembly, freight, shipping/ receiving, returns, quality and other services as needed. This position will report to the SVP of Operations and be supported by the Customer Service and Logistics team located in Spring Lake, MI and Cambridge, Canada.
The General Manager will maintain an elevated level of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead and develop the team and provide impeccable customer service to our clients.
Essential Functions:
- Establish a safety culture by following and strictly enforcing EQI’s EHS Program as well as federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Maintain environmental compliance of the facility by meeting (exceeding) local, state and federal requirements
- Responsible for profit and loss
- Oversee daily operations
- Create and implement strategies for business growth
- Develop additional business opportunities to fully utilize the facility, staff, and equipment
- Ensure the facility operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by monitoring, and managing daily operation goals
- Implement / adhere to the EQI operational systems to optimize space, equipment & resource utilization, inventory management, and COGS
- Review and prepare workflows, staffing and space requirements, and equipment layout while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and customer service standards are met
- Create / maintain a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout all levels of the organization
- Manage staffing levels to meet operational goals
- Oversee training and management of the workforce to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing the standards established in the EQI Employee Handbook while complying with all legal regulations
- Maintain ISO yearly accreditations
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily activities of the facility, including safety, quality assurance, inventory control, logistics, productivity, shipping, and customer service
- Oversee the team to meet customer demands and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
- Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
- Meet regularly with functional managers to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans to continually optimize productivity and efficiency
Position Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in leadership roles within manufacturing facilities
- Proven track record of managing painting and/or light manufacturing facilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field from a four-year accredited college or university preferred
- Proficient knowledge of financial reporting and…
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