General Manager - Cedar City - ALIGN PRECISION

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Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager (GM) to lead our aerospace and defense manufacturing plant on site in Cedar City, Utah. The GM will be responsible for the overall performance of the site – driving operational excellence, ensuring high product quality, maintaining a culture of safety and accountability, and delivering strong financial results.

This 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 operator with deep manufacturing experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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, revenue, 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.
• Promote 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, ISO 9001) 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time while on the production floor.
• Ability to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and reach as necessary to interact with all areas of the facility.
• Must be able to list and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Ability to move between office and production areas frequently throughout the day.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new staff. Oversees the daily operations of the business unit. Provides constructive and timely feedback. Handles performance management, development and termination of employees.

Travel Required: Up to 10% travel

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Other Fringe Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) & 401(k) Match

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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