General Manager Job Temperance area,Michigan USA,Manufacturing / Production

The General Manager owns the full P&L performance of the manufacturing function, including internal production and co‑manufacturing execution. This role is accountable for delivering profitable, reliable, and scalable production by balancing:

Business Unit P&L Ownership
- Own the Business Unit P&L:
  Revenue, COGS, and Expenses
- Drive improvements in Gross Margin, Cost Per Unit, and Efficiency
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across materials utilization, labor productivity and process efficiency
- Evaluate tradeoffs between cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility, and internal vs external production (in coordination with brand owners)
Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Own all manufacturing output across internal facilities and Co‑manufacturing partners (where applicable)
- Ensure production meets volume targets, quality standard, and delivery timelines
- Cost & Efficiency Management
  - Continuously improve labor productivity, line efficiency, equipment utilization, scrap reduction
- Implement operational improvements that directly improve margin
Manufacturing Planning Oversight
- Own capacity strategy to maximize asset utilization and margin contribution
- Partner with Planning and S&OP to align production with demand and optimize product mix for profitability
- Production Scheduling to maximize throughput, minimize changeover, and improve cost efficiency
- Accountable for the financial impact of manufacturing decisions
Quality & Compliance
- Partner with Director of Quality to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and balance quality with cost and throughput efficiency
- Instill and reinforce culture of compliance across staff
Develop and Report on KPIs
- Manufacturing: COGS vs Target, Cost Per Unit, Gross Margin Contribution, Labor and Overhead Efficiency, Production Yield vs Target
- Customer: OTIF, Customer Specific Gross Margin

Years of Experience

10+ years in manufacturing leadership within an FDA regulated facility

Top Required Skills

P&L Oversight Revenue, COGS, and Expenses

Experience managing:

Multi-line or multi-site operations
High‑mix production environments

5+ years in a leadership role managing cross‑functional supply chain teams

Proven experience managing end‑to‑end supply chains in the $50M‑$300M revenue range

Secondary Skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business

Strong financial acumen (deep understanding of COGS drivers)

Strong leadership and accountability mindset

Ability to make tradeoffs that balance cost, service, and growth

Data‑driven decision making

Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred)

Pay Transparency

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal

Employment Opportunity Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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