Ferretti Search is retained with a leading metals manufacturing firm to locate an experienced General Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines operational excellence, strategic growth, and team-building within a dynamic, high-volume production environment.

General Manager

Location: Addison, IL (On-site)

Compensation: $240,000 - $280,000 Base Salary + 50% Bonus + $1,000/month Car Allowance + either Equity, or LTIP.

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership Opportunity: Drive strategy and operations for a facility with a strong reputation and robust customer base, reporting directly to the Division President.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, a substantial bonus package, a car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits plan, including unlimited PTO and a 4% 401(k) match.
• Growth Potential: Oversee an operation poised for significant expansion, with opportunities to optimize processes and increase revenue.

What will your day look like?

• Operational Leadership: Oversee production operations to meet customer needs, focusing on high-volume manufacturing and made-to-order components.
• Strategic Management: Collaborate with leadership on business growth initiatives, including doubling the plant’s output and exploring new manufacturing capabilities like stamping and injection molding.
• Hands-On Engagement: Be deeply involved on the shop floor to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and lead a team of employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial Insight: Build and execute strategic plans to strengthen customer relationships and drive revenue growth.

Who are you?

• Experienced Leader: You bring a proven track record in metals or industrial manufacturing with experience in high-volume operations and small-run setups.
• Strategic & Tactical: Skilled in both big-picture strategy and hands-on involvement, you know how to balance the demands of operations and customer engagement.
• Team Builder: Adept at fostering collaboration, managing teams, and leading change in a dynamic environment.
• Industry Expertise: Background in cold-forming, machining, or component manufacturing preferred, with some commercial experience to manage customer-facing needs.

Application & Contact Information

To explore this opportunity, please apply directly and email your resume to Matt Roe at . This is your chance to lead a thriving operation and make a lasting impact in a growing organization.

Related Terms:

General Manager, Metals Manufacturing, Operations Management, High-Volume Production, Cold-Forming, Strategic Leadership

About Ferretti Search:

Ferretti Search is an award-winning Recruitment Firm specializing in Executive Recruiting and Staffing. Our product is people. Ferretti Search has a dedicated team of executive recruiters ready to help our clients find employment solutions that benefit them as well as match our candidates with a company that meets their job preferences and career goals. At Ferretti Search, we believe in transparency throughout the entire process in order to serve our clients and candidates better. We take pride and value our relationship with our clients and candidates.