General Manager

Job overview

The General Manager role is onsite in Waukesha, WI. Compensation is not specified. The position leads company operations and growth in line with the organization’s mission, vision, and core values. The general manager oversees departments, operational performance, financial results, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role develops the leadership team, supports engineering and commercial work, and drives continuous improvement and sustainable business growth.

What you'll do

• Provide overall leadership and direction
• oversee daily operations across departments
• maintain safety and quality through process optimization and employee engagement
• manage financial accountability for a $50 million operation
• support engineering and commercial teams on product development and technical problem-solving
• drive continuous improvement
• support customer needs and business opportunities
• ensure compliance
• develop managers
• analyze financial and operational metrics
• represent the company at trade shows and industry functions
• monitor market and competitor activity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

company leadership

operations management

financial performance

continuous improvement

team development

customer satisfaction

waukesha wi

northstone inc

industrial manufacturing

international business

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred; seven or more years of cross-functional leadership in a $25M–$100M industrial manufacturing environment; international business experience required; domestic and international travel of approximately 20–30%.

About the employer

Northstone, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.