General Manager - Stellar Manufacturing

Leslie's Poolmart - Sauget, IL

Full-time - Manager

Sauget, IL

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The General Manager at Stellar Manufacturing will oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives related to safety, quality, innovation, efficiency, and profitability. This strategic leadership role requires P&L experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams while optimizing production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility, including production, quality, maintenance, and logistics.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Align production schedules with sales forecasts to ensure on-time delivery and effective inventory management.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to improve overall profitability.
• Manage operational budgets, including labor, materials, maintenance, and utilities, to maintain financial discipline.
• Foster a safety-driven work environment by enforcing health and safety regulations and conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor key KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), defect rates, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.
• Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Lead and mentor teams to foster a high-performance culture and develop team members' skills.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and promote operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in the pool or chemical industry.
• Proven experience managing P&L with a successful track record of meeting financial and operational goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in safety management, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, aligning diverse teams toward common objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Product discounts at Leslie's Retail stores.