Site General Manager

Our client, a global electrical manufacturer, is seeking an Interim Site General Manager to lead one of its North American operations through a defined period of operational transition.

This role carries full site leadership responsibility during a fixed-term assignment and is focused on operational execution, stability, and aligning the site’s footprint with its near-term operating model. The Interim Site GM will work closely with executive leadership to ensure continuity of service, strong operational discipline, and a well-managed transition, before handing the site over to a future steady-state leader.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused leadership role, well suited to senior operators experienced in managing organizations through periods of operational change and adjustment.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for site operations during a defined transition phase.
• Ensure continuity across manufacturing support, service, and operational functions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and stable operating environment throughout the assignment.

• Lead operational adjustments to align the site with its evolving scale and operating model.
• Coordinate changes to manufacturing activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Strengthen operational controls, with particular emphasis on inventory management, accuracy, and discipline.
• Ensure systems, processes, and documentation are appropriate for the site’s revised scope.

• Oversee site financial performance, budgeting, and cost controls appropriate to the operation’s scale.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance visibility to support informed decision-making.
• Drive efficiency and productivity improvements where appropriate during the transition period.

• Work collaboratively with existing leadership to ensure a smooth transition period.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders throughout the assignment.
• Prepare the site for an orderly handover to a future steady-state Site GM at the conclusion of the interim term.
• This role is interim and time-bound, designed to support a specific operational phase over 6–12 months.
• The Interim Site GM will not have responsibility for R&D or long-term product strategy.
• The emphasis is on execution, operational discipline, and stability, rather than growth or expansion initiatives.

• Senior operational leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or technically complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizations through periods of operational change or transition.
• Strong execution capability, particularly in operational controls, cost management, and inventory discipline.
• Comfortable operating in fixed-term or interim leadership assignments with clearly defined objectives.

• Experience in electronics, high-tech manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments.
• Prior interim, contract, or transitional leadership experience.
• Track record of leaving operations in a stable, well-controlled state following change.

• Open to contract or direct-hire structures.
• Flexibility around relocation, commuting arrangements, and compensation structure.
• Interview process expected to include multiple virtual discussions followed by an in-person meeting.
• Target start aligned with near-term operational milestones.

Location:

Eastern United States

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.