General Manager - Ferretti Search

As the General Manager with our client, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of their Sidney, OH facility. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the facility’s operations, from development planning and production management to quality control and customer relations. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring that the facility meets its performance goals, operates efficiently, and maintains the highest standards of quality and safety. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in manufacturing management, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and implement the company’s development plan and annual operating plan for the Sidney facility, meeting associated performance goals and metrics.
• Oversee the construction, production, and operational management of the Sidney facility, ensuring compliance with company rules, regulations, and cost control measures. Continuously reduce operating costs while improving output and quality.
• Implement, optimize, and manage quality, production, and supply chain systems.
• Establish and set up the organizational structure and associated management systems, and recruit and train all facility personnel.
• Lead and make decisions in overall operational activities, including maintaining employee safety and health, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lead the team to meet customer delivery requirements, organize timely communication of customer needs, and respond to delivery timelines and quality issues.
• Organize and complete other tasks assigned by company management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. Over 15 years of experience in manufacturing management of films, lithium-ion batteries, automobiles and parts, and/or chemicals. More than 3 years of experience in a similar position. Experience with new factory construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality management requirements for lithium-ion batteries and battery components. Proficiency in factory production operation and management, cost control, and logistics management. Strong leadership skills in organizational system-building and team management. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and coordination abilities. Entrepreneurial desire and passion, strong career ambition, and professionalism.
• Work experience in a multinational company and ability to deal with cultural differences are preferred.

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.