President, Armor

Galvion’s head systems are best in class. Protection must be reliable and strong; but agility, mobility, flexibility and integration are game changers. Our highly skilled, cross-functional team of industry specialists, engineers and product designers work with advanced materials and cutting edge tools to drive our protective solutions and ensure that they meet our singular objective: to enhance survivability.

Every single member of our Armor team plays a critical role in making sure that the helmets and armor that we create for military and tactical users worldwide are manufactured flawlessly and delivered to those that need them. This is product design, development and production that really matters. Join our dedicated and dynamic team, and work on the cutting edge of advanced protective and integrated systems that save lives.

PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, superstar leader to spearhead the transformation of a promising business into an outstanding success. Galvion is seeking a seasoned expert to lead all aspects of the Armor business from product development through operations to customer delivery. The successful candidate, a results-driven, hands-on business executive, will thrive on using systematic and disciplined approaches to business management, cost improvement, sourcing and potentially automated manufacturing to overhaul the entire operation over the next two to three years. This position owns the Armor business from revenue through bottom line profitability.

Stemming from keen knowledge of general business as well as supply chain and manufacturing operations, the President will assess, develop, coach and lead the Armor team through their structured approach to problem solving, demonstrated process improvement skills, passion for data-driven decision making and measurable metrics and management talents. You possess a systems-driven mindset covering all aspects of the business, and can work with some matrixed functions located in multiple facilities. Effectiveness and efficiency will be measured by the business unit’s cash flow and P&L for which the President has full responsibility.

To create operational excellence, execute exceptional on-time delivery and maximize the business value, this position must drive the Armor product vision, product development including industrial design and engineering management, global supply chain and logistics, and inventory management for both global government contracted business and commercial production.

Equally comfortable in the boardroom or on the factory floor, the President, Armor understands technical specifications and has dealt with stringent customer requirements for quality, delivery and compliance, possibly in the defense or other highly technically demanding industry segments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering Degree and MBA is ideal
• 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations
• Experience having full responsibility of P&L for a business unit in a larger company or full business in a smaller environment
• Demonstrated success in process and systems improvements
• Deep level of demonstrated experience in Operations and Manufacturing
• Data-driven decision maker, able to develop KPIs and communicate objectives to the team
• Demonstrated successful management and leadership of 250 to 400 person business
• Ability to handle multi-faceted, operational changes while improving profitability
• Experience using and/or implementing ERP systems (including MRP) is essential
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of, and experience with, new product development and product engineering
• Excellent problem solving and change management skills
• Financial acumen, budget preparation and management as well as cost improvement experience is a necessity
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing is a plus
• Knowledge of the defense industry is an asset; prior military experience a benefit
• Good computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Teams etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT (include physical requirements)

• Office & Manufacturing based environment.
• Focused locations in Newport, VT and Portsmouth, NH
• Travel required between Galvion facilities, in particular Portsmouth and Montreal.
  

About Galvion:

At Galvion, we believe in human-centered innovation. Everything that we do starts with the end-user - the warfighter, the law enforcement officer, the first responder. We work proactively to identify and solve the problems left unsolved by others. We continuously strive to exceed expectation and imagination, whether in a partnership that we facilitate, a solution we provide or a product that we deliver.

Our Armor, Active Systems and Focused Solutions divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built, advanced solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the world’s most demanding military and tactical end-users. We exist to empower their missions: we protect the people who protect us. We are thinkers. Doers. Pioneers. We are passionate about what we do. Always looking to the future. Always one step ahead. And with almost 400 people working across design, manufacturing, sales, testing, research, and administration, we’re able to create integrated solutions that genuinely challenge perceptions about what’s possible.

This is your opportunity to build more than just a career. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our life-saving, life-changing work. Join our team and our mission today.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.