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Central Conveyor

Turn-key material handling systems integrator

General Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Wixom, MI, USA
In PersonOvernight travel to satellite facilities or project sites is required.
Business & Strategy
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 15 years of management experience is required, preferably in material handling and/or automotive.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to prepare and present publications that conform to the prescribed style and format.
  • Ability to present information clearly, concisely, and effectively to all organizational levels, from the board of directors to employees.
  • Ability to write clearly and informatively.
  • Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, remain open to others' ideas, and try new things.
  • Professional appearance consistent with the organization's desired corporate image.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to sell.
  • Ability to foster and support strong teamwork.
  • Strong commitment to safety and organizational goals and objectives.
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customers and employees at all levels.
  • Strong emphasis on excellent customer service.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Basic knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat DC Pro.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
  • Requires some travel, including overnight travel, to satellite facilities or project sites.
Responsibilities
  • Champion and support a proactive safety culture throughout the organization to achieve strong safety performance.
  • Provide operational oversight of financial planning, personnel, asset management and utilization, and project completion on time and on budget.
  • Lead multiple departments by delegating responsibilities to subordinates, providing guidance and direction, evaluating work, and maintaining a healthy working environment.
  • Lead sales innovation, business development, and organizational profitability in alignment with strategic goals.
  • Assist in maximizing operating performance and achieving financial goals.
  • Assist with managing organizational finances, identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs, analyzing financial reports, and preparing budgets.
  • Lead the development of customer relationships to advance the organization's vision.
  • Drive organizational change by implementing strategies that improve speed, quality, safety, reliability, and employee satisfaction.
  • Work with teams to create and complete cross-training and development plans that improve team capability and operational flexibility.
  • Empower teams through a collaborative, inclusive, and balanced managerial approach to achieve commitments.
  • Establish a continuous-improvement environment focused on problem-solving and cost reduction.
  • Provide leadership and employee development through talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, coaching and mentoring, and personnel motivation aligned with business goals.
  • Identify, share, and leverage best practices across the business.
  • Review and approve customer proposals before they are sent.
  • Review, summarize, and analyze monthly cost-to-complete estimates for all projects.
  • Monitor competitors, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards.
  • Mediate employee concerns with assistance from Human Resources.
  • Attend and actively participate in safety and leadership meetings.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to improve profitability continuously.
  • Complete other assigned tasks or projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience in material handling and/or automotive is preferred.

About the company

Central Conveyor designs, fabrics, and installs custom material-handling and conveyor systems as a turn-key systems integrator for automotive, parcel/logistics, and warehousing customers. Its solutions include conveyors, electrified monorail, ergonomic handling equipment, and full project services such as mechanical engineering, controls, electrical wiring, system integration, and ongoing maintenance. It differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end, customized projects in-house and leveraging partnerships with major automakers and integration into the Tsubaki Group. Its goal is to optimize material flow and warehouse and production efficiency with scalable automation across plants and distribution centers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wixom, Michigan

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Central Conveyor's website updated August 26, 2026, signaling active commercial operations.
  • The company added ZIP CHAIN LIFTER® sales on June 2, 2025.
  • An August 2026 general manager hiring posting shows continued organizational investment.

What critics are saying

  • Daejin's 2025 Ohio lawsuit can absorb management time and trigger damages.
  • 2018 fraud litigation against former owners stains the franchise and partner trust.
  • Automotive projects remain cyclical; one OEM concentration shock can cripple revenue quickly.

What makes Central Conveyor unique

  • Custom-engineered automotive conveyor integration remains Central Conveyor's core, not commodity equipment.
  • Tsubaki ownership adds global chain and conveyor products, including ZIP CHAIN LIFTER®.
  • Michigan, Alabama, and Missouri facilities support turnkey fabrication, wiring, and maintenance.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%