General Manager / Managing Director

HEXPOL Compounding

General Manager overseeing manufacturing operations at HEXPOL. Responsible for driving organizational objectives and leading continuous improvement efforts.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDyersburg • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and direct the daily manufacturing activities at their respective location(s).
Ensure that the location meets manufacturing goals and objectives.
Develop manufacturing business plans to meet production goals and objectives of their respective location(s).
Improve utilization of existing location assets.
Develop continuous programs to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the location(s).
Maintain a high level of Associate involvement and satisfaction.
Develop and implement quality programs to reduce scrap and zero defects in the workplace with guidance from the enterprise-wide Quality function.
Direct and implement production scheduling plans to meet customer demands.
Work with technical group on new product developments and trials.
Develop systems to support manufacturing location and improve operational efficiency.
Ensure consistent and regular Associate communication meetings with all location Associates.
Develop operational budget and capital plans for future fiscal years.
Manage capacity planning and utilization of Associates and equipment to reduce costs and increase output of product through the location.
Participate in forward planning meetings to forecast new business and opportunities for the location.
Ensure location security while maintaining a safe environment and compliance with all regulations (OSHA/EPA).
Develop programs to maintain equipment and location.
Recommend new capital equipment to meet new business and increase efficiency of the location.
Develop and implement methods and process improvements to reduce costs and improve operation efficiency.
Motivate, coach and direct activities of team leaders assigned to the location.
Provide leadership role in Union contract negotiations (where applicable).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
Related experience in rubber compounding, preferred.
Ten (10) years of proven and relevant manufacturing systems experience including leadership roles with solid understanding of process development and deployment.
Five (5) years of professional, managerial and leadership experience.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Proficient in computer/system skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Experience with ERP software preferred.
Excellent written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills across all business levels.
Proven organizational and project management skills to manage a broad range of responsibilities.
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, team-building skills with ability to work with suppliers and customers.
Strong customer and market focus.
Experience in managing, coaching, and developing Associates.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual variable bonus plan
Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing systems experienceprocess developmentproduction schedulingcapacity planningcost reductionquality programscontinuous improvementrubber compoundinganalytical skillsproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsorganizational skillsteam-buildinginterpersonal skillscollaborationcoachingmotivationpresentation skillscustomer focus

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business Administration