Director of Manufacturing

Location: Simpsonville, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports To: President / Executive Leadership Team

Position Summary

General Equipment & Supply is seeking an experienced, energetic, and strategic Director of Manufacturing to lead and optimize all aspects of our manufacturing operations. This critical leadership position is responsible for driving operational excellence across production, remanufacturing, fabrication, assembly, quality, inventory, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Director of Manufacturing will develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with company objectives, improve operational efficiency, maximize resource utilization, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, implementing process improvements, and delivering measurable business results in a manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future growth of General Equipment & Supply while leading manufacturing innovation and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, leading production teams, and plant operations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing management systems, ERP platforms, and production planning processes.
• Experience with MRP systems, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, quality systems, and operational performance metrics.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and cross-functional departments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team development abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, remanufacturing, paint, production, and warehouse operations.
• Lead daily production planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure customer commitments, quality standards, and operational goals are achieved.
• Establish departmental goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance metrics to measure operational success.
• Develop scalable manufacturing processes that support company growth and increased production capacity.
• Optimize labor utilization, equipment efficiency, production flow, and plant performance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop production managers, supervisors, team leads, and manufacturing personnel.
• Create a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and training initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, sales, customer service, warehouse, and executive leadership teams.
• Effectively communicate organizational goals, performance expectations, and operational priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flex PTO
• Paid Holidays

About General Equipment & Supply

General Equipment & Supply provides new, remanufactured, and reconditioned tools, equipment, and services to the construction, utility, industrial, and contractor markets. Our offerings include conduit bending, cable pulling, pipe threading, welding, lifting, rigging, material handling, and custom power distribution solutions from leading manufacturers such as Greenlee, Ridgid, and Miller Welding.

Our mission is to provide quality products, exceptional service, and innovative solutions that help our customers maximize productivity while reducing costs.

Why Join General Equipment & Supply?

• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization
• Executive-level leadership role with direct business impact
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong company reputation within the industrial and construction markets
• Family-oriented culture focused on employee development and success

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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