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Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Are you a born leader looking for an opportunity to join a well established, stable company in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Space? Can you imagine the difference you can make by being responsible for the overall operation of the business unit with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability, including financial performance, operational metric performance, quality and engineering performance, regulatory compliance, labor, and customer relations?
Our client is looking for someone just like YOU!
Join an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) specializing in electronics manufacturing solutions for critical systems. They serve various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. Their key services include surface mount technology (SMT), through-hole soldering, electro-mechanical assembly, and comprehensive testing to ensure product reliability.
As the General Manager for their Plano, Texas Facility, you will have direct responsibility for all functions within the business unit. Direct reports include Engineering Manager, all Site Directors, and Quality Manager. Indirect reports include Program Managers, Site Controller, and Human Resources Manager.
What YOU get to DO at this growing company:
- Responsible for facilities, execution/delivery including programs, manufacturing and process engineering, production, supply chain, production control and quality.
- Trains, mentors, develops, coaches and counsels management staff to ensure desired results are achieved in daily operations and meeting mid to long-term company goals.
- Recruits, supports, and evaluates staff to manage roles and responsibilities for the achievement of results.
- Establishes and maintains the budget and has P&L accountability for the business unit.
- Reviews and evaluates total company performance on a continuing basis and establishes proper measure of performance.
- Directs and participates in global marketing initiatives, interfacing with Sales and Marketing, to fulfill strategic planning objectives and identify new business opportunities.
- Provides consultation and guidance in the preparation of proposals for company products and services.
- Maintains positive customer relations by ensuring the highest level of quality, delivery, and service while managing risks and opportunities and conducts periodic performance reviews with customers and internal Executives.
- Establishes current and long range objectives, plans, and policies and leads all Team Members and management in meeting and exceeding them.
- Identifies and evaluates options to maximize business opportunities and implement best practices for optimal company performance.
- Drives quality mindset throughout the organization.
- Ensures business unit commitment to a safe working environment and the HSE standards and processes established by corporate.
- Maintains a positive employee relations environment and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement in the effort to meet facility goals, and open communication between the leadership team and team members.
- Assesses and supports continuous improvement programs through Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:
- 7+ years of progressive management experience with increasing responsibility in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field and prefer a Master’s degree in the field of Business or Operations Management.
- Strong leadership with the ability to influence/motivate people across a wide range of levels to perform at higher levels.
- Demonstrated ability to use business acumen, functional operational knowledge, experience, and strategy to determine the best course of action.
- Proven ability to formulate sound business decisions in the face of an ambiguous and challenging environment.
- Interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with individuals at all levels internal and external to the organization.
- Ability to work within a matrix organization and provide coaching, mentoring and active listening to staff.
- Effective general communication and negotiation skills including excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to be influential in conversation.
- Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9002 quality systems.
- Demonstrates value of the importance of process, process improvement and process control in yielding business success, via Lean/Kaizen/5S and/or Six Sigma.
- Strategic planning skills and Financial acumen with extensive experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Ability to drive change process and manage multiple, complex projects and changing priorities.
What's in it for YOU?
- Competitive compensation plan includes competitive salary range (170k - 180k) and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead major projects and drive improvements in manufacturing functions - Make in LEAN and MEAN!
- Lead a diverse team of GREAT PEOPLE!
- Make a difference! - Ability to influence departmental performance and make strategic decisions.
- Advance your expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and other critical areas.
- Opportunities to recommend and shape compensation packages for team members, reflecting your role in driving departmental success.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- General Business and Engineering
- Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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