General Manager - Industrial - Fitchburg, MA

This role leads all day‑to‑day operations for a specialized manufacturing organization preparing for substantial growth. The General Manager will refine processes, strengthen the team, and proactively reengage customers to accelerate expansion.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established precision manufacturing business entering a strategic growth phase. Operating with the agility of a startup but supported by a skilled team and mature technical capabilities, the organization is seeking a hands‑on leader to guide operational excellence and customer reengagement.

With a small, talented team and strong market potential, the company is ready for its next chapter.

Description

The General Manager will oversee all onsite operations, including production, quality, scheduling, logistics, and customer interaction. The role is hands‑on, with a focus on improving workflows, documenting processes, and building alignment across the team.

This leader will also play a key role in reconnecting with past customers and developing a structured approach to future growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading operational improvements, equipment layout, and workflow optimization.
• Strengthening communication, accountability, and team culture across the facility.
• Supporting customer engagement and contributing to long‑term sales strategy.

Profile

The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within precision machining or similar technical environments. This person thrives in hands‑on settings, is comfortable managing both operations and customer-facing responsibilities, and excels during periods of change or scale-up. The right leader is solutions-oriented, resourceful, and confident directing a small but highly skilled team.

Top qualifications include:

• Proven leadership in manufacturing operations or turnaround/scale-up environments.
• Comfort overseeing diverse functions: production, quality, staffing, logistics, and customer relations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both shop-floor teams and external partners.

Job Offer

This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization. You'll lead a talented team, influence strategy, and help drive meaningful operational and commercial improvements. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a lasting impact.

The offer includes:

• Competitive base.
• Full benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead growth at a technically strong, high-potential operation.

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