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Talent Finders, LLC lists this General Manager (Aerospace Machining) opportunity in fullerton, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fast Growing P.E. owned Mil/Aero Machining Operation with 9 sites across the U.S. seeks a proven General Manager for their Southern CA business unit (2 factories, 20 miles apart). The Southern CA business unit is a 40 mil/year site with an emerging backlog of work due to consistent customer satisfaction and increased demand. This role will have P & L responsibility for the business unit and will oversee the operational execution for the two Southern CA factories. Experience with large Gantry style machining preferred. Mil/Aero industry background a must. Excellent benefits along with a 25% bonus target on top of the base salary.
The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the business unit – driving operational excellence, ensuring high product quality, maintaining a culture of safety and accountability, and delivering strong financial results. The role requires a strong, visible leader who can engage at all levels of the organization, from the production floor to the executive team. The ideal candidate is a proven op's leader with deep manufacturing experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.
Responsibilities
Leads and manages all daily operations of the manufacturing plant, including production, supply chain, quality, EH&S, and facilities, working with departmental managers to ensure business unit goals are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Delivers on financial targets includes sales, revenues, EBITDA, and cash flow.
Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts management of cost and labor over run. Makes recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same.
Ensures standards for overall plant performance, ensuring product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained at a high standard and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
Compiles and analyzes daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
Oversees site-level capital expenditures, preserving fixed assets and recommending purchases of new equipment and technology.
Implements cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses and/or equipment when necessary. Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
Champions a safe work environment, enforcing adherence to safety standards and OSHA/industry standards.
Takes a hands‑on approach with the ability to pre‑emptively identify potential production/quality issues on the plant floor.
Leads, mentors, and develops site leadership and frontline teams, building bench strength and developing successors. Advises site managers on issues related to safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training/development while ensuring adherence to company policy as well as fair and equitable practices.
Promotes a team‑oriented, high‑integrity culture aligned with the company’s mission and values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace, defense and/or precision machining industries.
Prior experience leading a plant or full P&L site highly preferred
Demonstrated success in achieving financial and operational targets
Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001) and regulatory requirements in aerospace and defense
Hands‑on leader who engages directly on the floor and is comfortable in a fast‑paced, technical environment
Proven experience driving lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Certification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Able to inspire, influence, and hold others accountable
Experience with large scale gantry style machining/aerostructures background strongly preferred
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Worksite address
fullerton, CA, 92632, US
Who can apply
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