General Manager

Job Type
Full-time
Description

Dream Big. Have Fun. Get Stuff Done. These are the three pillars that make the core of Quantic Electronics culture.  What does that really mean? Dream big feeling empowered to think creatively with no limits, push boundaries and take risks that will positively impact the future of our company. Have fun while you work in an informal, no ego, people first organization filled with passionate, innovative and committed individuals. Get stuff done in an environment where words like empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and transparency really do exist. Go to work each day with a sense of purpose, helping define and deliver the future of mission-critical electronics.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a General Manager to lead our Irvine, CA operations.  This facility is poised for huge growth in the coming years, and we are looking for the right individual to lead the way.  Ideal candidate will have recent experience leading an operation in the $5-15M range.  

Establish and maintain strong relationships with lead Customers. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors.

• Partner with the Business Development team. Work closely with prospects (and customers) to win new business opportunities.

• Proactively analyze operational metrics. Make and drive process improvements within manufacturing, customer service, and supply chain. 

• Use your quantitative skills to analyze performance, management data, isolate insights, and communicate (and report on) them to a diverse array of stakeholders internally and externally

• Lead communication efforts to manage the transition from Founder-owned to PE sponsor ownership 

• Enhance Company image and brand by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees, enforcing Microwave Dynamics ethical business practices

• Serve as the face of the business and deliver positive cultural change 

• Ensure effectiveness, legality, and profitability of all agreements and Company compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and customer contractual requirements

• Other duties and special projects, as assigned

Requirements

 5 yrs. of experience in a role with P&L influence, with a strong preference for full P&L Management (i.e. President, COO, GM, VP, Director), ideally in the aerospace/defense space

• RF / Microwave expertise is highly desired but will consider other types of highly technical products sold into the defense space or an RF background sold into other markets (commercial for example) 

• Deep expertise and relationships within the aerospace and/or Defense Electronics industries are strongly preferred, especially those with a high mix, low volume production cycles 

• Strong operations background required. Prefer candidates who grew up on the manufacturing floor in operations and understand how to drive production, efficiencies and achieve results. 

• Prior experience leading or playing a key role in an ERP implementation will be valued 

• Track record of growth in winning contracts with Tier 1 Prime Companies including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, etc., or equivalent is preferred 

• Knows how to recruit, build, train, and motivate a team to achieve results

• Demonstrates solid judgment, accomplishes goals, and champions ethical business practices 

• Strong Communication skills: proven track record in interacting internally and externally with executive-level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters

• Commercial orientation: works closely with Sales and Marketing/Communications teams, and knows how to build and maintain strong relationships with lead customers and key vendors

• Analytical: can deal with problems involving several concrete variables in complex situations; ability to review and compare data to identify inconsistencies and determine priorities

Salary Description
170,000-200,000