This unique position is for a detailed thinking manager of operations and business development to oversee, coordinate, trouble shoot and improve the overall operations of Cygnus. This senior position will work at the highest levels of the company, coordinating with and across all departments and reporting primarily to the GM. Due to the expansiveness of this position reasonable training and support will be provided by the individual departments. Typical operational and improvement projects will include working with; Engineering contacts and Bidding, production and control, operational and financial performance, and safety; along with the day-to-day detailed technical issues that arise in a typical small aerospace manufacturing company composed of fabrication, machinery, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Most important criteria are the willingness and desire to learn and contribute at the highest level of Cygnus in support of the General Manager, Business Development, and Operations.
• Actively pursues Continuous Business Improvement in relation to contract terms and conditions, bids, job costs, production methods, equipment usage and operating systems; all to reduce costs and increase contract awards (sales).
• Expand existing and new customers markets and sales in a consistent growth manner based on our long-standing reputation of Customer Rapport, Quality, Price, Delivery, Attention to Detail, Production Efficiency, and our Cygnus Code of Ethics.
Typical Benefits Package:
• This is a full-time position. Days: 9/80 schedule 6-3:30pm M-Th, 6-2:30 pm F (every other Fri off)
• Benefits package available: Medical, Dental, Optical, PPTO, 401K.
• Salary: Depending on Capabilities and Experience; Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, Special Skills, and Knowledge
Education - 4-year Business degree and / or 4-year Engineering Degree is required.
• Prefer work experience but open to new graduate for high-quality technical manufacturing industry - aerospace, electronics, medical, etc.
• Have knowledge of machine shop equipment: CNC Mills, CNC lathes, CNC routers, waterjet, brakes, shears, heat treat, processing, painting, and assembly.
• Must have good reading, writing, comprehension, excel, math skills, and be familiar with financial analysis, income statement, and balance sheets.
• Mechanical aptitude and spatial cognizance to understand and utilize mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation and have good communication team skills.
• Must be firmly grounded in the belief and daily practice of Ethical honest open team communication.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Physical Requirements:
• Will sit for extended periods at a time at a desk using a computer requiring close vision, hand fingers, and wrist dexterity.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, walk, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.
• The employee must have strong interpersonal skills; be able to communicate fluently in English, be tolerant to stress and must be able to travel by car.
Work Environment:
• Will work in a busy office setting in a manufacturing facility where you will be subject to office chatter, noises typical of office and manufacturing equipment, and frequent interruptions.
• Must accept working in an environment where hazardous chemicals are used on a continuing basis; requiring a tolerance for the noxious smells, vapors, odors, etc. that may emanate from various manufacturing processes.
