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
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Full P&L ownership of a ~$10–12M manufacturing operation
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Lead a 40-person, 3-shift operation with diverse manufacturing processes
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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
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Own plant performance across financial, operational, and customer metrics
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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
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Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team
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Build a strong succession pipeline, including future plant leadership
Create alignment across shifts and functions through visible, engaged leadership
Shape the Culture
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Foster a people-first, high-accountability culture built on Revere’s 4Es (Energy, Energize, Edge, Execute)
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Eliminate barriers and create a unified, collaborative team environment
Lead with presence on the floor, building trust at all levels
Drive Operational Excellence
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency
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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
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Own customer performance, including delivery, quality, and scorecards
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Partner with commercial teams on growth opportunities and new business
Serve as a visible leader with key customers
Why Revere?
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Ownership mindset – GMs run their businesses with autonomy and accountability
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People-first culture – Safety, engagement, and development matter here
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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)
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One of the fastest-growing regions in the state
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Strong community, great quality of life, and access to top talent
Who This Role Is Perfect For
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A Plant Manager/Operations Manager ready for their first GM role, or
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A General Manager looking for true ownership and the ability to build and lead
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For
Experience
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7–10+ years in manufacturing, with 3–5+ years in plant or operations leadership
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Proven success leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
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Experience with P&L ownership or strong financial accountability
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Background in plastics, automotive, or similar industries preferred
Leadership Profile
You are:
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A hands-on leader who is visible, accessible, and engaged
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A builder of teams and culture, not just an operator
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A change agent who thrives in environments with opportunity to improve and grow
Comfortable making decisions and holding teams accountable
Capabilities
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Strong operational and financial acumen
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Experience driving continuous improvement / Lean initiatives
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Ability to influence across all levels—from shop floor to executive leadership
Proven ability to build trust across a diverse workforce
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred
