General Manager

General Manager
Flexline, Kenilworth NJ

Who are we

Founded in 1888 in Baltimore, TIPCO Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation and industry leadership for over a century.

Today, with locations across the U.S., we’re proud to offer more than just jobs—we cultivate careers. At TIPCO, we champion growth, promotion, and opportunity. If you’re ready to thrive in a forward-thinking, stable, and growth-oriented environment, we want you on our team!

Why Join TIPCO?

We’re more than a company—we’re a legacy of innovation and a future built on bold ideas. Be part of a culture where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish.

What you’ll do
We are seeking a proven, dynamic General Manager to lead a strategically critical division focused on specialty assembly manufacturing and product distribution within a leading digital service provider, offering fluid conveyance solutions that empower industries to achieve their full potential. This individual will assume full P&L responsibility and drive performance across all functions—including operations, sales & marketing, sourcing, and engineering—while ensuring world-class customer satisfaction, profitability, and growth. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong sense of ownership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

A Day in the Life

• P&L Leadership:
  Own the division’s profit and loss performance, with a focus on sustained profitability, cost control, cash flow optimization, and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Oversight:
  Direct and coordinate all manufacturing operations, including workforce and equipment planning, throughput optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commercial Leadership:
  Actively lead and align sales, marketing, and sourcing efforts to achieve strategic goals and revenue targets.
• Strategic Growth:
  Develop and execute growth strategies that expand the division’s aerospace, industrial and pharmacological market presence and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Planning & Execution:
  Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans, annual operating plans, and sales, inventory & operations planning.
• Team Leadership:
  Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive recruitment, development, and retention of top talent.
• Cross-Company Collaboration:
  Work closely with Tipco corporate leadership and other operating companies to ensure alignment, share best practices, and leverage company-wide resources.
• Culture & Safety:
  One Tipco, Customer Obsessed, Growth Leader, champion a culture of excellence, integrity, and safety.

A bit About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Sales, Engineering, Operations, or Marketing, preferably within industry or aerospace or a related precision manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of General Management experience, ideally in a mid-market or growth-stage company.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring high attention to detail.
• Proven strategic thinker with a strong bias for action and results.
• Inspirational leadership style with a track record of developing high-performance teams.
• Strong communication, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 150 lbs. and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to travel within required branch locations.

Our Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Medical, Dental
• 401k
• Company Bonus Structure
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• EAP

Compensation Range: $120,000.00- $220,000.00 based on qualifications and experience