Manufacturing General Manager

About the Role

ZT Systems is looking for The General Manager, Hyperscale Manufacturing, Engineering & Warehousing Operations.  This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for ZT Systems' Secaucus, NJ manufacturing campus. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Manufacturing, this executive leader will oversee manufacturing operations, warehousing, logistics, quality, engineering, new product introduction (NPI), and customer fulfillment activities supporting hyperscale, AI, cloud, storage, networking, and related technology customers.

We are seeking a proven leader with a track record of building and scaling complex manufacturing organizations while delivering operational excellence, outstanding customer satisfaction, and strong financial performance. The successful candidate will foster a culture centered on quality, accountability, innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.

As a ZT leader, you will be expected to think strategically while remaining connected to the day-to-day operation. We value leaders who are highly visible, customer-focused, and committed to developing high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

As General Manager, you will lead the overall strategy, performance, and execution of one of ZT's flagship manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across manufacturing, warehousing, engineering, quality, logistics, and customer fulfillment while supporting continued growth and scalability.

You will:

• Lead all site operations, including manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, planning, quality, engineering, and customer fulfillment.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain scalable operating systems, processes, and performance management practices.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, capacity expansion, and manufacturing readiness initiatives.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, and Customer Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, digital manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure protection of customer intellectual property and compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and executive stakeholders while delivering world-class customer experiences.
• Own site financial performance, including productivity, cost management, inventory, and operational efficiency targets.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing, warehousing, quality, engineering, logistics, and fulfillment operations.
• Create a culture that puts people first, promotes ownership, and fosters collaboration and accountability.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support growth, scalability, and customer success.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, quality systems, supply chain operations, and warehouse activities.
• Lead capital investment planning, facility improvements, automation initiatives, and capacity expansion projects.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and reporting systems to drive visibility, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure successful product launches, production ramps, and new customer implementations.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, customer, and quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, quality, engineering, and supply chain functions.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, process control, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and warehouse technology solutions.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, capital investments, and operational performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Competencies

• Results-Oriented Leadership
• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Customer Focus
• Servant Leadership
• Accountability and Ownership
• Quality-First Mindset
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Development and Coaching
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in complex, high-technology environments.
• 10+ years leading large-scale manufacturing operations, business units, campuses, or multiple sites.
• Experience supporting hyperscale infrastructure, cloud, AI, server, storage, networking, or related technology markets preferred.
• Proven success leading manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, quality, and engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational excellence, facility growth, automation initiatives, and organizational transformation.
• Global manufacturing and supply chain experience preferred.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.