General Manager at IWUSA INC – Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

Position Overview

Nelson Miller Group (NMG) is seeking a high-caliber General Manager, Plastic Injection Molding to lead and scale a $30M+ industrial, high-technology manufacturing business segment.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Operations, this role carries full P&L accountability and is responsible for strategic growth, operational performance, organizational leadership, and disciplined execution across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and technical functions.

This is a true business operator role — not a plant manager position. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience scaling industrial manufacturing organizations, leading cross-functional teams, and operating within highly regulated, quality-driven environments.

Core Mandate

• Own and drive full P&L performance for a $30M+ business
• Deliver sustained double-digit growth
• Lead complex, high-mix injection molding operations
• Embed Lean Manufacturing as a cultural foundation
• Operate within AS9100 and PPAP quality frameworks
• Scale the organization while maintaining cultural cohesion and operational discipline
• Integrate legacy workforce with new leadership talent

Key Responsibilities

Full P&L & Financial Leadership

• Lead revenue growth, gross margin expansion, EBITDA improvement, and working capital discipline
• Own budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost structure optimization
• Establish financial transparency and performance accountability
• Operate with an owner’s mindset balancing growth and profitability

Strategic Growth & Organizational Scaling

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to scale the business at sustained double-digit growth rates
• Align capacity planning, supply chain strategy, and technical capabilities with growth objectives
• Modernize systems, processes, and leadership depth while maintaining operational stability

Cross-Functional Operational Leadership

• Lead and integrate operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and technical teams
• Establish KPI-driven accountability across all functional areas
• Drive collaboration between commercial and operational functions to support profitable growth
• Build leadership bench strength and succession planning

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing as a cultural standard
• Lead structured continuous improvement initiatives tied to measurable financial and operational outcomes
• Improve throughput, cost efficiency, quality performance, and on-time delivery
• Drive disciplined problem-solving and waste elimination

Quality & Regulatory Excellence

• Lead operations within AS9100 and PPAP-driven environments
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and industry regulatory requirements
• Ensure audit readiness, process capability, and quality system integrity

Market & Customer Leadership

• Support high-specification markets including medical, industrial, automotive, and commercial sectors
• Participate in executive-level customer engagement
• Align operational capability with customer expectations and growth opportunities

Cultural Stewardship

• Successfully manage and unify legacy workforce and newly hired talent
• Maintain a tight, performance-driven culture grounded in accountability
• Lead through growth and change without compromising operational discipline

Corporate Alignment

• Partner closely with the VP of Global Operations and corporate leadership
• Align segment performance with enterprise strategy and global operational standards
• Ensure disciplined reporting, governance, and capital management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline) strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations considered with demonstrated technical depth
• MBA or advanced business degree highly desirable

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in industrial, high-technology manufacturing
• Demonstrated success leading and scaling businesses exceeding $30M in annual revenue
• Proven full P&L ownership with measurable EBITDA improvement
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional operational, supply chain, and technical teams
• Deep experience in plastics and injection molding environments
• Experience serving regulated and specification-driven markets (medical, industrial, automotive, commercial)

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, PPAP, and structured quality systems
• Demonstrated history of leading Lean Manufacturing transformations
• Experience in high-mix, engineered manufacturing environments
• Six Sigma or equivalent operational excellence credentials preferred

Leadership Profile

• Enterprise-level operator with financial rigor and strategic discipline
• Proven ability to scale organizations while preserving culture and accountability
• Capable of managing legacy and new workforce dynamics
• High emotional intelligence paired with strong performance expectations
• Clear, decisive communicator capable of driving execution

Travel

Up to 20% travel required.

Compliance: Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates being considered for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Position Profile Summary

This role targets a disciplined industrial operator capable of:

• Running a $30M+ business with full financial accountability
• Scaling at double-digit growth rates
• Leading cross-functional manufacturing teams
• Operating within AS9100 and PPAP quality environments
• Embedding Lean as a cultural operating system
• Preserving and strengthening culture during growth
• Executing within a global operational framework

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation Range: $160,000 - $200,000 with performance bonus based on ADJ EBITDA goals. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market alignment.

Nelson Miller Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, and additional employee support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.