Description

Reports to:

VP of Southwest Region

Position Summary:

Oversee the entire business unit, focusing on growth, profitability, and operational excellence across financial performance, quality, engineering, regulatory compliance, and customer relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all business unit functions, directly managing Engineering, Site Directors, and Quality teams; indirect oversight of Program Managers, HR, and Finance.
• Oversee facilities, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality control.
• Train and develop management staff to achieve daily operations and long-term goals.
• Recruit, support, and evaluate team members to optimize performance.
• Manage the budget with full P&L responsibility.
• Continuously assess company performance, implementing improvements as needed.
• Collaborate on global marketing strategies and new business opportunities.
• Ensure top-tier customer satisfaction through quality, delivery, and service.
• Set objectives and policies, leading the team to exceed facility goals.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with all laws, regulations, and corporate standards.
• Foster positive employee relations and open communication.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and motivate across all levels. - Expert
• Business Acumen: Strong decision-making in complex environments. - Expert
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders. - Expert
• Matrix Management: Ability to navigate a matrix organization.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication; strategic influence. - Expert
• Quality Systems: Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9002. - Advanced
• Process Improvement: Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. - Expert
• Strategic Planning: Experienced in budgeting and forecasting. - Expert
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles. - Expert
• Change Management: Capable of managing complex projects and priorities. - Expert
• Problem Solving: Creative thinker with hands-on approach. - Expert

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7 years in progressive management within a manufacturing environment, ideally aerospace.
• 5 years in continuous improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean environment.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, use hands, and reach.
• Must have close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Electronics manufacturing setting with a focus on safety.
• Professional office environment with moderate noise.
• Requires approximately 25% travel, including international.

Citizenship Requirement:

• Must provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency