General Manager - Lumberton, NJ

JOB SUMMARY
The General Manager reports to the COO of Heilind Mil-Aero and directs and coordinates all activities of both organizations to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits through appropriate resource management by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and supervisors. This is a full-time position, located at the worksite in Lumberton, NJ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned.
*Facilitating strategic planning with other Senior Management
*Planning, developing and implementing organization policies and goals
*Directing and coordinating activities of divisions or departments, including: operations, production, warehouse, quality, engineering, planning, and inventory control, to effect operational efficiency and economy in accordance with strategic focus and goals.
*Lead and participate in Quarterly Management Review meetings for each business
*Support managers with approvals, recruiting, and hiring staff for turnover and growth needs
*Analyzing budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made or adding resources as needed, and assisting other senior management in allocating operating budget
*Design and analysis of key performance indicators (KPI), quality objectives and other metrics
*Conferring with administrative personnel and reviewing activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required
*Directing preparation of directives outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented
*Ensuring the safety of personnel and the condition and security of the facility and critical equipment

Evaluating, mentoring, and training of all managers within GM's scope of responsibility
*Participate in visits, and host tours, of suppliers, customers, and 3rd parties as local management representative
*Assisting to ensure company compliance with applicable customer, federal, state, and local laws and regulations and requirements
*Driving continuous improvement through training and process improvement
*Managing overall compliance with AS9100D and related standards
*Complying with all applicable elements of ICC and Trek Quality Management System
*Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor's Degree
*5 years as senior operations manager or general manager in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment (defense contracting environment preferred)
*Advanced experience leading or directing continuous improvement activities at organization level (thorough understanding of Lean Enterprise preferred)
*Experience leading an ISO 9001 organization (AS9100 preferred)
*Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages
*Strong math and statistics skills

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be a US Citizen due to Naval Contractual Agreements.
*Must be able to report to assigned office location (Lumberton, NJ), Monday thru Friday 8-5.
*Strong business acumen -- mix of deductive and intuitive approaches
*Highly developed analytical skills, particularly process analysis
*Demonstrated ability to develop and implement advanced business strategies, processes and plans
*A natural leader and team-builder who is experienced in developing/training/mentoring talent
*Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to communicate to stakeholders at all levels within the organization as well as external to the organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and vendors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Substantial movements(motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (paperwork, typing, using mouse/keyboard). The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Interstate connecting Components and Trek Connect -- Divisions of Heilind Mil-Aero, LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA Federal Contractor