General Manager

General Manager – Nelson Miller Group

We're seeking a General Manager to lead our team at our Nelson Miller Group facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will be a decisive leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations, blending strategic planning, operational oversight, and financial acumen to drive our company's continued growth and success.

Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions, partnering with organizations across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace and defense sectors. We bring complex products to life by solving intricate challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our expertise spans Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, value‑added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and implement strategic plans to expand market presence and improve overall business performance, identifying new opportunities and optimizing existing operations.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee all day‑to‑day operations, including production, quality control, supply chain management, and logistics, ensuring efficiency and high standards for quality and safety.
• Financial Oversight:
  Manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data‑driven decisions to ensure profitability and sustainable growth, including P&L management and capital expenditure planning.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Customer and Stakeholder Relations:
  Act as a primary point of contact for key clients and suppliers, building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships to support business goals.

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics industry.
  • Demonstrated success managing P&L over $14M.
  • Extensive background in Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma certification).
  • Proven experience with low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership, communication (written & verbal), and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to lead effectively with high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management.
• Compliance:
  Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must pass a pre‑employment background check.

Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 plus up to 20% bonus opportunity based on performance. Pay will be determined by experience, knowledge, skills, ability, and market alignment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances.
• Flexible spending accounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sick leave, vacation time, and company‑paid holidays as paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a safe‑harbor non‑elective company contribution.

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.