Orion Talent | Division Manager

Orion Talent, the nation's largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Division Manager position with a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide. Position Details Location: Haverhill, MA Compensation: $150K - $190K (15-20% bonus) and car allowance ($8K) (perk) w relocation Shift: M-F Benefits: --- Competitive wages --- Attractive benefits package --- Generous company pension plan --- Positive work-life balance --- Excellent career progression opportunities --- Employee Assistance Program --- Free parking Position Description As Division Manager, your core responsibility will be to assume full P&L accountability for the business unit, and work with the Director North American Operations to refine, develop, and oversee the implementation of a strategic business plan, aligned with the overall corporate strategy for the company. You must apply strong leadership and relationship management skills to deliver a change management strategy for the business, to ensure operational efficiencies are realized and service excellence remains consistently high, while continuing to drive profitable business growth through the management of a focused business development strategy. Responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership --- Develop in-depth understanding of the business relative to strategic company objectives --- Develop, refine, and oversee the implementation of a long- and short-term strategic business plan, aligned to corporate strategyobjectives. --- Strategically align with customers and develop plans which include commitments to delivery, performance measures, and price. --- Utilize performance metrics that are developed to measure ongoing strategic success and to identify areas for improvement. --- Develop succession strategy and improve bench strength by facilitating and mentoring manufacturing organization leaders to be exceptional. --- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing team to ensure long-term health, productivity, with a high-performance culture. Ensure appropriate skills and staffing levels are maintained. Financial Management & Oversight --- Oversee the management of all financial matters for the facility, including cash and asset management, reporting, corporate & regulatory policies, etc. --- Oversee development of comprehensive annual business plan (including budgets, forecasts, and operational targets). --- Set measurable financial goals (short- & long-term) that drive profitable business growth. Operational Excellence --- Ensure divisional operating structure is optimally aligned to achieve efficiencies. --- Improve facility performance by successful implementation and maintenance of Corporate MOS (company operating system) processes. --- Direct continuous improvement efforts and oversee the organization's performance relative to quality of products and responsiveness to customer requirements. Systems Management --- Ensure all internal business systems are operating optimally to direct, monitor, and measure company resources. Compliance Management --- Establish and maintain a strong safety and quality culture within the organization. --- Maintain broad oversight of operations ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures. --- Establish and maintain a regular internal and management review process and create action plans for improvement. Human Capital Management --- Lead multidisciplinary team that guides, motivates, and develops all staff. --- Develop a culture of operational excellence, creative thought, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. --- Develop a strong and well-functioning senior management team. --- Be a champion for change. Position Requirements --- Post-Secondary Education in Engineering, Business, or related field. --- Background in manufacturing (8-15 years post-military). --- P&L responsibility of a company, branch or division of a relevant size and scope. --- Senior management experience with precisioncustom engineering manufacturing. --- Operations experience using lean manufacturing tools. --- Experience with introducing and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives. --- Warehousing, distribution, and logistics expertise. --- Demonstrated team development experience. --- Professional Engineer (electricalmechanical) an asset. --- Aerospace industry experience is an asset. --- Experience managing in a unionized environment. --- Participated or been a lead in ERP systems conversions. --- Excellent writtenoral communication skills, sense of urgency & interpersonal skills. --- Experience with resources allocation and risk management --- Knowledgeskills in policy writing, project management. --- Flexible and open-minded to outsourcing, strategic partnering, and virtual work environments as options to traditional thinking. --- Demonstrates values consistent with the culture, management, and operating style expected of employees. --- Confident and comfortable with challenging the status quo in an appropriate manner.

Created: 2025-01-21