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Brennan · 4 days ago

General Manager

Euclid, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Brennan is seeking a General Manager to lead all plant operations and ensure safety, quality, production efficiency, and profitability objectives are met. The role involves providing strategic and hands-on leadership to various teams to achieve operational excellence in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Provide leadership and mentorship to department managers and staff to drive engagement and performance

Oversee daily plant operations including production, scheduling, inventory control, logistics, and maintenance

Ensure production goals are achieved within established budgets and timelines

Implement and monitor KPIs to measure efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness

Manage plant budgets, P&L, and cost control initiatives to ensure financial targets are met

Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Ensure all operations comply with company policies, ISO or AS standards, and regulatory requirements

Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to improve plant performance

Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing team members

Conduct performance reviews and support professional development plans

Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment

Qualification

Manufacturing processesERP systemsLeadershipQuality management systemsP&L managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkConflict management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant management or general management role

Proven experience managing P&L and leading large, multi-department operations

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and workflow optimization

Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to build trust, manage conflict, and lead change effectively

Ability to walk and stand for extended periods on the plant floor

Occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 25 lbs

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

Preferred

Master's degree

Company

Brennan

Brennan offers over 120,000 of the most extraordinary hydraulic, pneumatic and instrumentation fittings, adapters and accessories available anywhere in the world today.

Founded in 1953

Solon, Ohio, USA

201-500 employees