General Manager

General Manager – Wire Harness & Cable Assembly Location: Morgan Hill, CA Salary: $185,000 – $220,000 Type: Direct HireOur client is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a high-mix, low-volume wire harness and cable assembly operation supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and industrial customers.This is a full P&L ownership role with responsibility across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The ideal candidate is a player-coach leader who thrives on the production floor, driving performance, improving on-time delivery, and building strong leadership across operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all plant operations (Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance) Drive OTD, throughput, and schedule adherence in a high-mix environment Own site P&L including cost control, labor efficiency, and margin improvement Strengthen planning, purchasing, and supplier performance Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, root cause, PDCA) Maintain strong floor presence and lead real-time problem solving Ensure compliance with ISO, AS9100, ITAR standards Qualifications7+ years manufacturing leadership experience (wire harness/cable assembly strongly preferred) Proven P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership Experience in high-mix, low-volume production Strong Lean/continuous improvement background ERP/MRP experience