Job Description

General Manager

Department: Facility Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 / year

General Manager

$125,000 - $135,000/Yearly
+Bonus

Schedule: Mon - Fri

Workplace Type: Onsite

Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board. We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws. We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.
The General Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all operational activities of the facility to ensure sustained performance, profitability, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. This role provides overall leadership for operations, financial performance, people management, and customer service while maintaining strict adherence to environmental, safety, DOT, and EPA regulatory requirements. The General Manager is expected to serve as the site’s primary authority on EPA compliance, ensuring all environmental programs are executed, audited, and continuously improved. This position is accountable for driving operational excellence while protecting the company’s regulatory standing and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee all daily operations of the facility to ensure performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable EPA regulations, environmental permits, reporting requirements, and inspections, serving as the primary site leader for environmental compliance.
• Maintain expert-level working knowledge of EPA rules and regulations applicable to transformer processing, waste handling, chemical management, and environmental protection.
• Develop, implement, and enforce environmental policies, procedures, and controls to meet or exceed EPA, DOT, and company standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with EPA regulators, inspectors, and auditors, including preparation for inspections, response to findings, and management of corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental documentation, recordkeeping, reporting, and audit readiness to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate, manage, and monitor the overall workings of the organization, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory obligations.
• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals, including development and implementation of operational and environmental procedures.
• Maintain financial responsibility for the facility, including Profit & Loss statements, budgeting, and month-end financials.
• Provide leadership for human resources activities, including staffing, scheduling, delegation, performance management, and employee development.
• Monitor and manage production, warehousing, pricing, distribution, and maintenance of equipment and machinery to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs and environmental best practices across all departments.
• Manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Oversee customer support activities and support sales and marketing efforts to retain and grow the business.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and assist in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• EPA-related training or certifications strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of high-level managerial experience overseeing operations and personnel.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working directly with EPA regulations, compliance programs, inspections, and reporting in an industrial or environmental services environment.
• Proven experience leading environmental compliance initiatives and managing regulatory audits and corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of EPA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and regulatory reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of DOT, safety, and environmental compliance in an industrial operations setting.
• Ability to interpret, implement, and enforce regulatory requirements across all operational functions.
• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability in complex regulatory and operational environments.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, P&L management, and operational cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, executives, employees, and customers.
• Ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve operational and environmental policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.