General Manager Fully Remote - US

General Manager

Full Time • Fully Remote - US
 
Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and manage all business operations to achieve corporate goals.
• Control of operational activities across the regions
• Develop and implement the business plan for growth strategies and profitability.
• Supporting the Managing Director in the definition of the budget in the planning process 
• Ensure continued business process efficiency improvement
• Formulating policies and ensuring correct procedures are used and adhered to
• Mentoring of key personnel to improve their performance and enable them to take over future tasks
• Employee engagement and performance appraisals.
• Oversee budget preparation and allocate and manage budget resources.
• Monitor financial activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various programs and recommend improvements.
• Develop strategies to improve overall quality and productivity.
• Oversee the process of hiring, training, and motivating employees.
• Evaluate the overall company’s performance and productivity.
• Maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
• Supervision of staff and increasing their productivity.
• Maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
• Supervision of staff and increasing their productivity
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred), Quality Management, Business Administration, or related fields
  • An additional degree in Business / Finance is a plus.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
Experience:
  • 10–15 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in a manufacturing/engineering environment; broad understanding of manufacturing methods, practices, procedures, testing, certification, and quality solutions, with 5+ years in executive or general management roles.
  • Proven P&L ownership, budgeting, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Strong track record in growing business, optimizing operations, and driving global performance.
  • Experience managing multi-regional teams or operations (e.g., Asia, Europe, North America).
  • Cultural competency and adaptability lead diverse teams and engage clients in different regions.
  • Familiarity with regulatory differences across key markets.
Bonus/Desirable Experience
  • Experience in M&A, scaling international operations, or launching services in new markets.
  • Knowledge of digital transformation in quality and inspection services.
  • Knowledge of KPIs for quality, turnaround time, cost-efficiency, and client satisfaction.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
  • Proven experience in managing or overseeing third-party inspection, product testing, certification, or auditing services.
  • Experience with factory audits, supplier evaluations, or social compliance inspections.
  • Familiarity with global sourcing, vendor compliance, and supply chain quality assurance.
  • Knowledge of key industries (e.g., consumer goods, electronics, textiles, automotive) that rely on inspection services.
Skills:
  • Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams. Experience working for an international organization (preferred).
  • Strong capabilities in talent development, organizational structure, and change management.
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience in business development, client acquisition, and relationship management within the inspection/testing/audit space.
  • Understanding of pricing models, contract negotiation, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
  • Strategic thinking around market positioning, competitive analysis, and innovation.
  • Trustworthy and maintains strong work ethics.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and “can-do” attitude
  • Results-driven, proactive nature, and customer-focused orientation.
  • Cross-functional operations experience (including engineering, customer support, professional services, and other operational areas)
Language skills:
  • English (excellent speaking, reading, and writing).
  • Any other European language, such as French, German, Spanish, or Italian, would be an advantage.
 
 

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