General Manager

Kofile Products (Enduro Binders) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of durable, customizable binders proudly made in America. We deliver high-quality products to a wide range of customers, helping them keep their materials organized and protected.

The General Manager will lead all aspects of the production facility’s operations, including ownership of the P&L and direct responsibility for commercial sales performance. This role requires a results-driven leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and has a strong track record of driving operational excellence, team performance, and profitable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

· Full P&L responsibility for the facility; develop and execute plans to meet financial targets.

· Direct commercial sales strategy, including growing existing accounts and developing new customer relationships.

· Oversee daily operations of the production facility, ensuring quality, efficiency, safety, and compliance standards are met or exceeded.

· Lead, develop, and motivate a team across production, maintenance, quality, and administration functions.

· Optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.

· Manage purchasing, inventory, and supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of products.

· Partner with marketing and corporate leadership on product positioning, pricing strategies, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

· Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, report regularly to senior leadership on key performance indicators.

· Ensure the facility maintains a safe work environment aligned with OSHA standards and company policies.

· Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.

-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

· 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Proven track record of P&L ownership and achieving revenue and margin targets.

· Experience leading commercial sales efforts, including customer acquisition and relationship management.

· Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, lean principles, and supply chain management.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work onsite daily at the Washington, Missouri facility.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with custom or short-run manufacturing environments.

· Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite) and production planning tools.

· Prior experience in the government, office supplies, or specialty products industry.

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus

· Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

· Paid time off and holidays

· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Kofile Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits: 

As a full-time employee, you will receive access to the following benefits

• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Low cost insurance (medical, dental, vision, life & disability)
• 401(k) plan (company matching)
• Paid holidays 
• Open PTO - no accruals
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Educational assistance
• Business casual environment