General Manager
Apply NowCompany: Amro Fabricating Corporation
Location: Mukilteo, WA 98275
Description:
SUMMARY:
1. Operational Excellence: The GM will work with the COO and the Vice President of Operations to uphold operational excellence at the site.
2.The GM will help support the staffing of the organization with qualified personnel and will ensure the shop floor is trained on best practices and improved operations models. They will implement systems and processes for standardizing work and removing bottlenecks. They will work with engineering and program management to ensure programmatic success and collaboration throughout all departments.
The GM will implement strong process controls to ensure that shipments are being delivered on time, with zero defects, and workable margins. They will use Six Sigma techniques to reduce variation in processes where able and to better align functions on the shop floor.
The GM will ensure proper facility utilization and product flow across the entire campus, particularly over a new building on campus. The GM will rely on strong communication skills to win over site-level managers by demonstrating these are positive changes that contribute directly to positive outcomes.
The GM will take a hands-on approach to managing and improving the performance across all businesses by establishing operational metrics that improve the visibility of machine utilization, labor productivity, and profitability.
3. Customer Interface and Negotiation: The GM will manage the relationships with current customers and suppliers. The GM will re-negotiate where possible to allow for variations in current products. Equally, the GM will get out in front of future problems by strengthening the manufacturing organization and demonstrating excellence with customers.
4. Hiring: The GM will work with corporate and local HR to hire staff and get in front of future growth initiatives. The GM will be a strong business partner for HR, helping them identify current needs and future needs. The GM will be comfortable hiring for projects requiring Secret security clearance.
5. Growth and Sales: The GM will lead a robust sales initiative to win new customers and new programs for the organization. They will capture 20% growth year over year. The GM will support these growth initiatives by focusing on strong operations performance, clear communication with customers, and a renewed focus on accommodating customer demands.
ABOUT US:
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
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1. Operational Excellence: The GM will work with the COO and the Vice President of Operations to uphold operational excellence at the site.
2.The GM will help support the staffing of the organization with qualified personnel and will ensure the shop floor is trained on best practices and improved operations models. They will implement systems and processes for standardizing work and removing bottlenecks. They will work with engineering and program management to ensure programmatic success and collaboration throughout all departments.
The GM will implement strong process controls to ensure that shipments are being delivered on time, with zero defects, and workable margins. They will use Six Sigma techniques to reduce variation in processes where able and to better align functions on the shop floor.
The GM will ensure proper facility utilization and product flow across the entire campus, particularly over a new building on campus. The GM will rely on strong communication skills to win over site-level managers by demonstrating these are positive changes that contribute directly to positive outcomes.
The GM will take a hands-on approach to managing and improving the performance across all businesses by establishing operational metrics that improve the visibility of machine utilization, labor productivity, and profitability.
3. Customer Interface and Negotiation: The GM will manage the relationships with current customers and suppliers. The GM will re-negotiate where possible to allow for variations in current products. Equally, the GM will get out in front of future problems by strengthening the manufacturing organization and demonstrating excellence with customers.
4. Hiring: The GM will work with corporate and local HR to hire staff and get in front of future growth initiatives. The GM will be a strong business partner for HR, helping them identify current needs and future needs. The GM will be comfortable hiring for projects requiring Secret security clearance.
5. Growth and Sales: The GM will lead a robust sales initiative to win new customers and new programs for the organization. They will capture 20% growth year over year. The GM will support these growth initiatives by focusing on strong operations performance, clear communication with customers, and a renewed focus on accommodating customer demands.
ABOUT US:
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Competitive bonus
- Long Term Incentive Plan (Equity)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Establish Operational Excellence.
- Strong sales and business development pipeline.
- Capture of new customers and new programs.
- 20% growth YOY.
- Clearance of current backlog.
- Renewed relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Team development with qualified candidates.
- Development of a strong talent pool within the organization.
- Effective implementation of current continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
- Establishment of strong KPIs.
- Development and socialization of Karman best practices.
- Drive performance to KPIs.
- Company growth as a result of KPIs.
- Ability to be a champion for change within the organization and secure buy-in from entrenched management.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Education: Bachelor of Science required, Master's degree a plus
- Experience: 20+ years' experience in an aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing environment is required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, and hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Seattle area.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
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