General Manager - Manufacturing and Distribution

EchoStar

$110K — $157K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or MBA preferred
  • 7-10 years of leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing or electronics repair
  • 5 years in senior management roles
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale)
  • Proficiency in Reverse Logistics and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Direct operational activities for set-top box processing
  • Manage P&L responsibility to meet financial targets
  • Drive alignment with departmental OKRs through team leadership
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Utilize KPI performance measurement to enhance efficiency
  • Integrate AI-driven analytics to streamline operations.

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSAs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan.
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

This role addresses operational bottlenecks, financial inefficiencies, and quality variances within reverse logistics and remanufacturing operations. The position drives workflow optimization, asset utilization, and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards across high-volume environments. By leading cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven decision-making, the role aligns daily site performance with broader departmental objectives and organizational growth targets.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
  • Direct all operational activities related to set-top box processing; optimize workflows through Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Manage full P&L responsibility for the site; meet financial targets through cost control and shift efficiency
  • Drive team alignment with departmental OKRs; lead multiple managers to achieve key organizational objectives
  • Ensure 100% compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; maintain "like-new" product specifications
  • Utilize KPI performance measurement systems to enhance production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and labor productivity
  • Integrate AI-driven predictive analytics and automation into reverse logistics processes to streamline troubleshooting and operations

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
  • Strategic leadership capability to guide cross-functional teams, coach subordinates, and foster an engaged culture
  • Strong expertise in Reverse Logistics, high-volume electronics repair, and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies
  • Advanced proficiency in data interpretation, complex mathematical concepts, and statistical inference to resolve bottlenecks
  • AI Application and Literacy to leverage intelligent systems in optimizing supply chain and operational workflows
  • Proven problem-solving ability to establish facts, define complex operational issues, and implement effective solutions
  • Exceptional communication and decision-making skills to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels


Additional Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree or MBA
  • Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle


Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
  • Minimum Experience: 7-10 years of leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing or electronics repair, including 5 years in senior management
  • Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:
    • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Principles
    • Reverse Logistics Management
    • Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale)


Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,110.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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