General Manager I
Apply NowCompany: National Technical Systems
Location: Belcamp, MD 21017
Description:
About Us: Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.
From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.
Job Summary: We are seeking a General Manager to join our dynamic team in Belcamp, MD The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire operation at a medium sized lab site. Provide technical and administrative direction to lab staff, exercising a high level of judgment and discretion to plan and accomplish revenue goals.. This role is crucial in ensuring the success of our innovative projects and maintaining our reputation as leaders in the space and defense sectors.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Provide technical and administrative direction to the lab staff
Implement best practices for continuous process improvement
Leads organization to meet or exceed budgeted profit objectives
Collaborate with Sales management to foster year-to-year revenue growth
Manage staffing levels and ensure proper skill sets to achieve corporate goals; has approval authority on all new hires, reviews, increase and terminations
Implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Perform other duties as needed
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong understanding of Engineering principles, data interpretation, testing, & troubleshooting; strong knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical principles, and all potential aspects of safety; knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management, financial and accounting principles and practices
Strong management skills. Skilled at developing high performing cohesive teams. Skilled at developing and implementing efficient and effective operational processes. Strong financial and business growth skills, with ability to meet or exceed profit objectives
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS in Engineering: MS in Engineering and/or MBA preferred
5-10+ years in a related field; 5+ years in management role; 5+ Years technical experience in a test laboratory business
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.
Job Summary: We are seeking a General Manager to join our dynamic team in Belcamp, MD The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire operation at a medium sized lab site. Provide technical and administrative direction to lab staff, exercising a high level of judgment and discretion to plan and accomplish revenue goals.. This role is crucial in ensuring the success of our innovative projects and maintaining our reputation as leaders in the space and defense sectors.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Provide technical and administrative direction to the lab staff
Implement best practices for continuous process improvement
Leads organization to meet or exceed budgeted profit objectives
Collaborate with Sales management to foster year-to-year revenue growth
Manage staffing levels and ensure proper skill sets to achieve corporate goals; has approval authority on all new hires, reviews, increase and terminations
Implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
Perform other duties as needed
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong understanding of Engineering principles, data interpretation, testing, & troubleshooting; strong knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical principles, and all potential aspects of safety; knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management, financial and accounting principles and practices
Strong management skills. Skilled at developing high performing cohesive teams. Skilled at developing and implementing efficient and effective operational processes. Strong financial and business growth skills, with ability to meet or exceed profit objectives
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS in Engineering: MS in Engineering and/or MBA preferred
5-10+ years in a related field; 5+ years in management role; 5+ Years technical experience in a test laboratory business
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V