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