General Manager

The Opportunity:   

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the  

world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we are always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as the General Manager of our Salt Lake City, UT division as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.    

Role Overview 

In this pivotal role, you will oversee operations, drive strategic growth, and inspire high-performing teams to achieve excellence. We’re looking for a seasoned leader with deep expertise in automation and amusement, a passion for innovation, and the ability to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make an impact, this is your opportunity to lead at a global industry leader. 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Develop and drive the business unit’s strategic business plan along with identifying and reporting out key metrics.   

• Responsible for effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing, and decision making to attain desirable profit-making results for an organization.  

• Managing the daily operations of our business unit.  

• Coaching and Developing others- by identifying the needs of others and coaching mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their skills or knowledge. 

• Communicating across the organization necessary business and strategic information, and effectively communicating with customers and people outside the organization as well  

• Provide key input into the development of the Company’s strategic business plan.   

• Analyze and manage operational data to ensure strategic plan adherence, organic growth, and alignment of departmental priorities.  

• Manage and develop organizational talent to position our organization for growth.   

• Facilitate process improvement initiatives across the organization.  

• Understand and recommend resource allocation to optimize business unit revenue.   

• Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports.   

• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop, drive, and enforce HR guidelines, policies and procedures including employee relations.   

• Drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for business unit and customer related issues.   

• Direct and drive new efficiency improvements to achieve team productivity and project performance goals.  

• Provide direction to quoting and business development activities (program management, plant capacity).  

• Collaborate with Occupational Health and Safety team members to develop, drive, and enforce safety guidelines and initiatives.  

• Responsible for ensuring that the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.   

• Utilize teamwork to develop business unit synergy.  

• Direct the utilization of the company performance metric format to effectively track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.  

• Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity, and delivery of all plant operations and colleagues.  

• Drive quality and delivery to lead the marketplace in strategic market segments.   

• Ensure ISO and quality standards are met or exceeded.   

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.   

What You’ll Bring:  

Education 

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. 

• Advanced degree or MBA is strongly preferred. 
  (Alternatively, an additional 5 years of leadership experience beyond the requirements listed below may be considered) 

Experience 

• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within automation and amusement industries. 

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale operations and leading cross-functional teams. 

• Proven experience with P&L responsibility. 

• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred. 

Skills 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to drive process improvements and manage change effectively. 

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.  

Company Overview:   

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.  

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.  

Fueled by Possible.