General Manager

Organization: American Stampings

Date Posted: August 7, 2025

Date Needed: September 1, 2025

Location: Blaine, Minnesota, United States

Primary Category: Engineering

Additional Categories:

• Engineering
• Machinist

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Required: High School / GED

Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years

Job Description:

Job Overview Are you looking to take your metal fabrication career to the next level in a small company environment? Have you wanted to lead a team in which you have a direct impact on profitability and company performance with a high level of autonomy? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee and lead the operations of fabricated metal products, including stamping, forming, and laser cutting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background metal fabrication estimating, demonstrating the ability to build effective teams, negotiate contracts, and ensure jobs are completed on time and within budget. This role requires a keen understanding of cost control, metal fabrication estimating, and leadership in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities • Lead a team of 3 employees in a contract manufacturing company. • Lead in the estimating of quoting for contract manufacturing to ensure competitiveness and profitability. • Develop relationships and foster strong relationships with customers. • Identify sales and pricing opportunities to expand margin. • Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. • Negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable terms. • Utilize quoting software for job documentation, collaboration, and communication with team members. • Identify cost containment opportunities from labor and/or raw material spend. • Prepare detailed reports on financial performance for management Qualifications • 2-5 years contract manufacturing estimating experience, preferable in metal fabrication. • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and team members. • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. • Strong communication skills both verbal and written to convey information clearly across various stakeholders. Join our team as a General Manager where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Compensation Package: • Performance bonus • Profit sharing Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Language: • English (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: • Blaine, MN 55449 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Blaine, MN 55449: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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