Sign Manufacturing General Manager - Arizona
The General Manager will oversee all aspects of our Arizona wholesale manufacturing facility, including production, operations, sales support, and team leadership. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of sign manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of operational excellence, growth minded acuity, and a proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you are a proven leader in the sign manufacturing industry and are ready to take on a high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.
General Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all operations within the facility.
- Oversee production scheduling, quality control, and workflow efficiency.
- Manage and mentor department leads in fabrication, logistics, sales support, and administration.
- Develop and track KPIs for production output, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with ownership to set annual business goals and budgets.
- Maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to optimize materials procurement.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer satisfaction and timely order fulfillment.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of workplace safety.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to scale operations with company growth.
General Manager Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in sign manufacturing industry.
- Experience directly and indirectly overseeing teams of 30 or more employees.
- Strong knowledge of wholesale/trade sign production methods (channel letters, cabinets, CNC routing, printing, painting, etc.).
- Proven track record of successfully managing teams and bottom line revenue growth.
- Excellent organizational, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead with a hands-on approach and willingness to step into production when necessary.
- Strong communication skills for internal team leadership and external vendor/customer interactions.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling software preferred.
General Manager Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Bonuses ties to company success and growth.
- Opportunities for career growth within a thriving and expanding company.
- Relocation assistance provided.
Please submit a confidential resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. For additional information on this opportunity, contact Tim Hatch directly at 605-305-3793. Resumes may be directly sent to tim.hatch@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
