General Manager

Lead the Business. Grow the Business. Guide the Team

For more than 35 years, Replex Plastics has been a trusted manufacturer of high-quality optical plastic components serving customers across the United States and around the world.

We're looking for an experienced General Manager who combines strong operational leadership with proven sales and business development experience to lead Replex into its next phase of growth. This isn't a turnaround opportunity. We already have a strong leadership team, loyal customers, and a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who can build on that foundation by developing people, making sound business decisions, and driving profitable growth.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and helping people succeed, we'd like to meet you.

Base Salary:$140,000-$160,000
, based on experience

Bonus Program: Quarterly bonuses based on company performance

Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

• Provide leadership for the day-to-day operation of the business
• Develop and execute strategies that support long-term growth and profitability
• Monitor financial performance and key business metrics to guide decision-making
• Ensure departments are aligned around company priorities and objectives

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing customers while pursuing new business opportunities
• Lead the development of new business opportunities, including customer inquiries, project planning, cost modeling, pricing, and quotations
• Prepare annual sales forecasts and support strategic business planning
• Represent Replex during customer visits, sales calls, and industry events
• Lead strategic account management while supporting domestic and international sales growth

• Coach and develop department leaders
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Lead initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and profitability
• Support ERP, technology, and process improvements
• Strengthen systems that prepare the business for future growth

• Negotiate key purchasing agreements and material strategies
• Support reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and long-term partnerships

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or a related industry
• Experience leading operations, sales, or business development
• Demonstrated experience managing financial performance, including profit and loss responsibility
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proven ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and leadership experience

• MBA or other advanced business education
• Executive leadership experience within manufacturing
• Experience working in an EOS® organization
• ERP implementation or optimization experience
• Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Plastics, thermoforming, or related manufacturing experience

Replex is an established company with a strong foundation, experienced employees, and loyal customers. We're looking for a leader who wants to build on that success by developing our people, strengthening our operations, and growing the business.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a leadership team committed to continuous improvement and long-term success.

If you're ready to help lead the next chapter of Replex, we'd love to hear from you.