General Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 27, 2026. Revere Plastics Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
Lead a High-Impact Plant. Build the Future. Own the Business.
Revere Plastics Systems is seeking a General Manager to lead our Ankeny, Iowa manufacturing facility -a key site with strong fundamentals, a committed team, and significant runway for performance and growth. This is more than a plant leadership role. It is an opportunity to own a business, lead a team through continued transformation, and directly shape results across operations, culture, and commercial performance.
If you’re a passionate, manufacturing leader who thrives in environments where you can make decisions, build teams, and drive change, this role is built for you.
The Opportunity
- Full P&L ownership of a ~$10-12M manufacturing operation
- Lead a 40-person, 3-shift operation with diverse manufacturing processes
- Drive measurable impact across:
- EBITDA and cost performance
- Safety and operational execution
- Customer satisfaction and growth
- Step into a role with high visibility and autonomy, partnering directly with executive leadership
You won’t inherit a broken plant-you’ll build on a strong foundation and take it to the next level.
What You’ll Do -
Lead the Business
- Own plant performance across financial, operational, and customer metrics
- Drive annual operating plans, forecasting, and performance reviews
Make timely, data-driven decisions that balance business needs and customer expectations
Build and Develop a Winning Team
- Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team
- Build a strong succession pipeline, including future plant leadership
Create alignment across shifts and functions through visible, engaged leadership
Shape the Culture
- Foster a people-first, high-accountability culture built on Revere’s 4Es (Energy, Energize, Edge, Execute)
- Eliminate barriers and create a unified, collaborative team environment
Lead with presence on the floor, building trust at all levels
Drive Operational Excellence
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Deliver results across key KPIs:
- Safety
- Cost and productivity (DLE)
- Customer performance
- Inventory and CI savings
- Ensure disciplined execution of the Revere Business System
Strengthen Customer Relationships
- Own customer performance, including delivery, quality, and scorecards
- Partner with commercial teams on growth opportunities and new business
Serve as a visible leader with key customers
Why Revere?
- Ownership mindset - GMs run their businesses with autonomy and accountability
- People-first culture - Safety, engagement, and development matter here
- Growth opportunity - Strong path to multi-site leadership
Real impact - Your leadership directly drives results, culture, and customer success
Location
Ankeny, Iowa (Greater Des Moines area)
- One of the fastest-growing regions in the state
- Strong community, great quality of life, and access to top talent
Who This Role Is Perfect For
- A Plant Manager/Operations Manager ready for their first GM role, or
- A General Manager looking for true ownership and the ability to build and lead
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 7-10+ years in manufacturing, with 3-5+ years in plant or operations leadership
- Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with P&L ownership or strong financial accountability
- Background in plastics, automotive, or similar industries preferred
Leadership Profile
You are:
- A hands-on leader who is visible, accessible, and engaged
- A builder of teams and culture, not just an operator
- A change agent who thrives in environments with opportunity to improve and grow
Comfortable making decisions and holding teams accountable
Capabilities
- Strong operational and financial acumen
- Experience driving continuous improvement / Lean initiatives
- Ability to influence across all levels-from shop floor to executive leadership
Proven ability to build trust across a diverse workforce
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred