General Manager

Salary Goals:-180-240K (Depends heavily on experience)-Executive bonus (30-50%)About the role:-Aerospace testing (NDT and DT) facility :300 Employees, 70MM P&L-Leading 2 General Managers for Front and Back end operations-Must have aerospace manufacturing experience, should have some in house testing experience -DO NOT need to be a "testing" or NDT guru, this is a P&L leadership role.SummaryThe General Manager will provide leadership and overall direction. The GM will measure safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement. The GM will formulate and implement operational strategies and programs to improve the competitive position and profitability.Tasks:Develop and execute long-range strategic plans aligned with corporate growth objectives, translating enterprise and sector goals into actionable business strategies across the divisionOwn full P&L performance (greater than $30M), driving disciplined execution of annual operating plans to achieve revenue, profitability, working capital, quality, delivery, and investment targetsLead growth initiatives to expand market share, penetrate new markets, and strengthen key customer relationships through effective commercial strategy, pricing discipline, and executive engagementLead and execute a growth strategy to double laboratory revenue within a two-year periodChampion a forward-thinking, customer-centric culture that drives innovation, differentiation, and high levels of customer satisfactionEnsure operational excellence by integrating front-end and back-end functions, optimizing efficiency, resource utilization, and cost leadership across the organizationDrive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, embedding a culture of accountability and high performanceEnsure full compliance with corporate policies, aerospace standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 17025, Nadcap, AS9100)Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of safety, integrity, inclusion, and operational excellenceBuild strong cross-functional alignment with Safety, Quality, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operational Excellence teams to deliver business objectivesOversee capital planning and capability expansion to support growth and evolving customer needsRepresent the organization externally at industry forums, customer engagements, and professional associations, while leveraging market insights to inform strategyQualifications:Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Science, Business); MBA or advanced degree preferredMinimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, with a strong background in managing full P&L operationsProven track record of driving profitability, improving EBITDA, and leading business turnarounds or expansions, in a fast paced, agile environmentStrong financial acumen with the ability to interpret data, drive strategic decision-making, and take action to maximize performanceExperience in workforce planning and managing labor productivity to meet business needs and financial targetsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence outcomes across all levelsKnowledge of safety, quality, and compliance in an industrial or laboratory setting is a plus