General Manager - Lead Purpose. Build Owners

Job Description

If you are a servant leader who believes people do their best work when they understand why it matters—and you’re motivated by the opportunity to earn stock ownership in a stable, growing, employee-owned manufacturing company—this may be your next calling. Apply today.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Crane Interiors (a GT Industries Company) is a 100% employee-owned upholstery manufacturer serving the marine and medical markets for over 50 years. Our 110 employee-owners don’t just come to work—they invest in what they build. As General Manager, you will steward a $20–$30M operation and help shape the future of the people who own it. Your leadership will influence safety, quality, customer trust, financial performance, and the long-term health of our employee-ownership culture.

HOW YOU WILL LEAD
You lead through clarity, accountability, integrity, and respect. You coach teams, build trust, and make continuous improvement a natural part of daily work—not a program. You connect people to purpose and help them see how their contributions move the company forward.
You will:

• Inspire a culture of ownership, teamwork, and transparency.
• Champion Lean/CI (Kaizen, 5S, standard work) and ensure improvements are sustained.
• Strengthen customer relationships through reliable delivery, clear communication, and smart quoting.
• Develop leaders and build a high-performing, cross-functional team.
• Ensure ERP accuracy and data-driven decision making across operations.
• You’ll help people grow – not only in their careers, but in their ownership.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Sales Development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full P&L ownership and financial leadership
• Delivery, quality, productivity, and safety performance
• Workforce planning and operational alignment to customer demand
• CAPEX and long-term strategic planning
• New product introduction readiness (routings, BOMs, quality standards, training)
• Performance reviews, coaching, talent development, and ESOP communication
• Some travel may be required for customer and partner engagement.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership (upholstery/assembly a plus)
• P&L ownership and cross-functional team leadership
• Strong Lean/CI background
• Excellent communication, coaching, and strategic planning skills
• Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience in an ESOP or participative environment is a plus

Bring your leadership, discipline, enthusiasm, and purpose—and we will teach you the specifics of our industry.

WHAT WE OFFER
We provide competitive pay and a full benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), quarterly gain sharing bonuses, 401(K), and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
. Employment offers are contingent upon a drug screen and favorable results of a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOIN US
If you’re seeking a rare opportunity to lead, grow, and build something meaningful with an employee-owned team,
apply online today and help us create a future we all share
.

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