General Manager

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About IMMSA

IMMSA is a leading manufacturer specializing in custom copper and aluminum busbars, connectors, and bushings for the energy, electrical, data, and mobility industries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer-centric solutions, IMMSA delivers high-performance components that support the development of smarter, more interconnected systems. The company is recognized for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and ethical business practices, positioning itself as a strategic partner in global infrastructure and technology projects. 

Founded in 1998 by Alfonso Anciola, IMMSA has grown steadily to become a key player in the made-to-order manufacturing sector. Headquartered in López Mateos, Mexico, the company has expanded its operations and technological footprint, including the recent inauguration of a new plant in Coahuila in 2024. Over the years, IMMSA has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, serving clients across North America and beyond. 

About the Job

The General Manager will lead our Southern Atlantic (Carolinas, Virginia, Florida) regional manufacturing, business development and business operations. This new role will initially focus on managing our North Carolina facility and will expand to include oversight of additional operations in Texas. Key job duties include: 

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the North Carolina manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. 
• Develop strategic partnerships and sales relationships in the local area. 
• Oversee finance, HR, and administrative functions. 
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. 
• Develop and execute strategic plans for U.S. operations aligned with global business objectives. 
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term growth strategies, including capacity planning and market expansion. 
• Build and manage high-performing teams across multiple locations. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. 
• Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning. 
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance for U.S. operations. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and labor laws. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. operations and global headquarters. 
• Represent the company with local authorities, community stakeholders, and industry partners. 

• The ideal candidate is a well-rounded business leader with a background in manufacturing, business development, operations management (HR, Finance, etc.), and cross-functional team leadership.  
• People describe you as a go-getter who gets things done.  
• You are excited about spending most of your time over the next year or so in the Raleigh/Greensboro area, as well as traveling when new locations in the United States are added to your portfolio. 
•  Spanish language skills are a plus. 
• Startup experience or experience in scaling a business is a plus. 

Why work for us? 

• Excellent growth opportunity with a firm that is poised to expand operations in the US. 
• Great opportunity to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to diverse business functions and scale operations in a growing company.