General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Vice President, Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Automotive
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 25+ years of extensive manufacturing experience in a vertically integrated environment.
  • Strong technical foundation with management and planning experience for system and equipment development.
  • Proven background in large-system fabrication including welding, machining, and high-power electronics.
  • Cross-functional technical expertise in operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and capital planning.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic plans with measurable objectives and drive continuous improvement.
  • In-depth knowledge of the company's specialized areas.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills at an executive level.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multi-site manufacturing activities to achieve technical and financial objectives.
  • Establish annual technical, business, and financial goals for the manufacturing sector.
  • Direct resource allocation to meet or exceed business objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior executives to formulate long-range strategic manufacturing objectives.
  • Handle workforce planning and development to secure necessary talent across production and management.
  • Represent the company in relationships with key stakeholders including customers and partners.
  • Identify and support new business opportunities to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in all business activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems, Inc. (GA-EMS) is seeking leader to serve as the Vice President, Manufacturing located in Tupelo MS or Rancho Bernardo, CA..
The Vice President, Manufacturing provides strategic leadership and operational direction for all manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for implementing the organization's manufacturing vision and direction; leading multi-site operations; and achieving business, technical, schedule, revenue, and profitability objectives. The Vice President, Manufacturing supports business growth through the development of new opportunities, strategic partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance organizational capabilities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee multi-site, vertically integrated manufacturing activities to achieve technical, business, schedule, and financial objectives while maintaining a worldwide reputation for technical leadership and excellence.
  • Establish annual technical, business, and financial objectives.
  • Direct the allocation of technical, financial, and human capital resources to attain or exceed business objectives.
  • Oversee implementation of current business objectives and collaborate with senior executives to develop long-range strategic objectives.
  • Direct workforce planning, selection, retention, and development to ensure the availability of required management, technical, and production talent.
  • Represent the Company in business relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and global business and non-business communities.
  • Identify, evaluate, and support new business opportunities, partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance manufacturing capabilities and support strategic growth.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and other requirements wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

  • Extensive manufacturing experience, typically 25 years or more, within a vertically integrated manufacturing environment.
  • Technical background and education, including thorough and comprehensive management, planning, and implementation experience supporting new system and equipment development through production.
  • Demonstrated experience with large-system fabrication, including welding and machining; high-power electronics; and electronic and electrical assembly and test manufacturing.
  • Broad, cross-functional technical expertise related to the Company's business areas, including manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, production, program management, workforce development, and capital planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans; establish measurable technical, business, and financial objectives; manage complex resources; and drive continuous improvement.
  • Detailed knowledge across most areas in which the Company specializes.
  • Strong executive-level leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1955

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