Accurate Personnel
General Manager - Metal Fabrication & Finishing
Accurate Personnel, Bridgeview, Illinois, United States, 60455
General Manager - Metal Fabrication & Finishing
General Manager - Metal Fabrication & Finishing
This range is provided by Accurate Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Job Title:
General Manager – Metal Fabrication & Finishing Location:
South Chicago, IL (Near Midway Airport) Company Overview: We are partnered with a growing metal fabrication and finishing company located on Chicago’s southwest side, operating in a clean, team-oriented 50,000 sq. ft. facility. We specialize in powder-coated metal products and custom point-of-sale (POS) displays, serving a wide range of industries with precision, quality, and speed. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations and drive continued growth and efficiency. Position Summary: As the Operations Manager, you will oversee multiple departments—including laser cutting, stamping, bending, welding, hardware assembly, shipping, and powder coating. You’ll lead a small but skilled team with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in metal fabrication, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Manage a production workforce currently comprising approximately 16 team members across powder coating, detailing, assembly, packing, sheet metal bending, spot welding, laser cutting, and stamping departments. Directly oversee departmental supervisors and support team growth and development. Staff Management : Coach, train, and discipline production personnel. Lead performance management efforts, including replacement of underperforming staff when necessary. Production Workflow Management: Maintain and improve our current WIP (Work-In-Progress) tracking system (currently paper-based routers). Ensure real-time visibility of job status for internal stakeholders and customers. Scheduling & Throughput: Set and manage the production schedule based on a thorough understanding of staff capabilities, equipment limitations, facility constraints, and external service partners. Monitor workflow and equipment performance to ensure adherence to timelines, flagging issues early to adjust customer expectations if needed. Quality Control: Oversee product quality through each WIP stage. Manage scrap control, implement corrective actions, liaise with engineering and customers for product dispositions, and supervise rework or repair processes as required. Ensure all finished products are properly packed, staged, and shipped in alignment with customer expectations and delivery schedules. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials (sheet metal, hardware, paint, etc.), tools, consumables, screen printing stencils, and packing supplies. Procurement Oversight: Coordinate timely ordering of all required materials and supplies. Ensure timely receipt of customer-supplied materials to avoid disruptions in production. Job Requirements: Proven experience in a manufacturing or production operations leadership role Strong understanding of metal fabrication, assembly, coating, and finishing processes Experience managing schedules, production workflows, and quality standards Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and develop a diverse team Proficient in evaluating equipment throughput and optimizing shop floor performance Knowledge of inventory and procurement best practices Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives Familiarity with digital production tracking systems or ERP implementation Technical background in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management Schedule & Compensation: Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Compensation: $100K–$150K DOE Benefits Include: Medical coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Paid disability and life insurance Potential for equity/ownership for the right candidate ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL: Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has been a provider of temporary job services and direct hire search for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Apply with us today! Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary dependent on experience. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management Industries Fabricated Metal Products Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accurate Personnel by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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General Manager - Metal Fabrication & Finishing
This range is provided by Accurate Personnel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Job Title:
General Manager – Metal Fabrication & Finishing Location:
South Chicago, IL (Near Midway Airport) Company Overview: We are partnered with a growing metal fabrication and finishing company located on Chicago’s southwest side, operating in a clean, team-oriented 50,000 sq. ft. facility. We specialize in powder-coated metal products and custom point-of-sale (POS) displays, serving a wide range of industries with precision, quality, and speed. We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations and drive continued growth and efficiency. Position Summary: As the Operations Manager, you will oversee multiple departments—including laser cutting, stamping, bending, welding, hardware assembly, shipping, and powder coating. You’ll lead a small but skilled team with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in metal fabrication, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Manage a production workforce currently comprising approximately 16 team members across powder coating, detailing, assembly, packing, sheet metal bending, spot welding, laser cutting, and stamping departments. Directly oversee departmental supervisors and support team growth and development. Staff Management : Coach, train, and discipline production personnel. Lead performance management efforts, including replacement of underperforming staff when necessary. Production Workflow Management: Maintain and improve our current WIP (Work-In-Progress) tracking system (currently paper-based routers). Ensure real-time visibility of job status for internal stakeholders and customers. Scheduling & Throughput: Set and manage the production schedule based on a thorough understanding of staff capabilities, equipment limitations, facility constraints, and external service partners. Monitor workflow and equipment performance to ensure adherence to timelines, flagging issues early to adjust customer expectations if needed. Quality Control: Oversee product quality through each WIP stage. Manage scrap control, implement corrective actions, liaise with engineering and customers for product dispositions, and supervise rework or repair processes as required. Ensure all finished products are properly packed, staged, and shipped in alignment with customer expectations and delivery schedules. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials (sheet metal, hardware, paint, etc.), tools, consumables, screen printing stencils, and packing supplies. Procurement Oversight: Coordinate timely ordering of all required materials and supplies. Ensure timely receipt of customer-supplied materials to avoid disruptions in production. Job Requirements: Proven experience in a manufacturing or production operations leadership role Strong understanding of metal fabrication, assembly, coating, and finishing processes Experience managing schedules, production workflows, and quality standards Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and develop a diverse team Proficient in evaluating equipment throughput and optimizing shop floor performance Knowledge of inventory and procurement best practices Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives Familiarity with digital production tracking systems or ERP implementation Technical background in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management Schedule & Compensation: Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Compensation: $100K–$150K DOE Benefits Include: Medical coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Paid disability and life insurance Potential for equity/ownership for the right candidate ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL: Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has been a provider of temporary job services and direct hire search for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Apply with us today! Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary dependent on experience. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management Industries Fabricated Metal Products Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accurate Personnel by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “General Manager” roles.
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