General Manager - Precision Manufacturing - Littleton, MA

The General Manager leads all onsite operations, driving efficiency, team alignment, and organizational growth for a specialized manufacturing business. This role oversees production, quality, logistics, customer relationships, and strategic expansion efforts.

Client Details

This established manufacturer produces highly specialized components with strong technical capabilities and a long industry presence. The team operates with a collaborative, hands‑on culture and is positioned for meaningful growth.

Description

This General Manager will be:

• Collaborating with production leadership to maximize efficiency and throughput
• Providing temporary oversight of quality until a dedicated hire is made
• Managing communication across production, office, and logistics teams
• Setting the tone for accountability, communication, and teamwork
• Motivating and supporting employees through organizational changes and growth initiatives
• Working with production, engineering, office, and purchasing teams to drive alignment
• Supporting HR‑related activities including engagement and personnel coordination
• Engaging directly with customers and rebuilding external relationships
• Helping reestablish former customer accounts and expand customer base
• Contributing to structured sales strategy and long‑term growth planning
• Representing the company with customers, vendors, and partner

Profile

A successful General Manager will be:

• Demonstrating leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Bringing experience in gear manufacturing or precision machining (preferred)
• Working effectively in turnaround, scale‑up, or startup‑style operations
• Bringing customer‑facing or sales experience within manufacturing
• Managing responsibilities across operations, quality, staffing, and logistics
• Communicating effectively with both shop‑floor teams and customer

Job Offer

• Leading a skilled manufacturing operation with strong growth potential
• Shaping operations, culture, and business strategy with high autonomy
• Influencing customer relationships and market expansion efforts.
• Working onsite in a close‑knit, hands‑on environment
• Competitive benefits package

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