Manager – General

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

General Manager overseeing plant operations for ASSA ABLOY Group, enhancing efficiency and product quality. Leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeSpring Hill • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to plant operations
Ensure efficient production of parts and products with optimized material usage and quality
Manage all manufacturing activities including logistics, maintenance, material control, purchasing, quality assurance, and tooling
Lead the development and management of annual plans, budgets, and operating efficiency
Act as the key contact for customers and local industry groups
Manage and direct staff in assigned manufacturing group focusing on equipment, processes, and human resource allocation
Provide strategic leadership for profit and loss performance
Champion a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma
Lead efforts to improve Net Promoter Score (NPS) through proactive customer engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, supply chain, or related discipline
10-15 years of relevant functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment
Experience in engineering with a focus on engineering management, design and manufacturing
Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges
Practical experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing environment
Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Training and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing managementlogistics managementmaterial controlquality assurancetoolingLean principlesSix SigmaBasic Equipment Care (BEC)Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO)Total Quality Production System (TQPS)

Soft Skills

leadershipmotivationguidancestrategic leadershipcustomer engagementcontinuous improvementstaff managementcommunication